What are the schools like in Blomkest, MN?

School district data for Blomkest is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blomkest?

The median household income in Blomkest, MN is $56,579 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Blomkest, MN?

Blomkest has an average high temperature of 20.5°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.1 inches.

Blomkest, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blomkest, MN affordable or expensive?

Blomkest's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blomkest is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,500 and the median rent is $1,281 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blomkest, MN?

Blomkest has a violent crime rate of 300.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 986.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blomkest, MN a Good Place to Live?

Blomkest is a small town of 174 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $56,579 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Blomkest stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blomkest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blomkest city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.6

Blomkest's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blomkest costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blomkest, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,281	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,579	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Blomkest's violent crime rate is 300.9 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.9 /100k

Property Crime

986.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Blomkest, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blomkest sees average highs of 20.5°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation and 46.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blomkest, MN
Average High — January	20.5°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.7"
Annual Snowfall	46.1"

Demographics

Metric	Blomkest, MN	National Avg
Population	174	—
Median Age	54.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.3%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Lillian, MN 7 mi Prinsburg, MN 8 mi Danube, MN 11 mi Olivia, MN 12 mi Raymond, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Blomkest

Blomkest, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56216

Blomkest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blomkest, MN affordable or expensive?

Blomkest's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blomkest roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,500 and median rent is $1,281/month.

What is the crime rate in Blomkest, MN?

Blomkest's violent crime rate is 300.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 986.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blomkest?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blomkest, MN a good place to live?

Blomkest, MN has a population of 174, a median household income of $56,579, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blomkest?

Blomkest averages 20.5°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches with about 46.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blomkest?

Blomkest, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56216.

What is the population of Blomkest?

The population of Blomkest, Minnesota is 174 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blomkest?

Key numbers for living in Blomkest: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $102,500, median household income $56,579, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blomkest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.