Blooming Prairie is a small town of 2,110 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,458
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blooming Prairie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blooming Prairie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blooming Prairie 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: 93.9
Blooming Prairie's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blooming Prairie costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blooming Prairie, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$811
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blooming Prairie's violent crime rate is 154.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.6 /100k
Property Crime
103.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blooming Prairie is served primarily by Blooming Prairie Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blooming Prairie, MN
National Avg
School District
Blooming Prairie Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blooming Prairie sees average highs of 21.9°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.4 inches of snow per year.
Blooming Prairie's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blooming Prairie roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,300 and median rent is $811/month.
Blooming Prairie's violent crime rate is 154.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 103.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blooming Prairie are operated by Blooming Prairie Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blooming Prairie, MN has a population of 2,110, a median household income of $61,458, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blooming Prairie averages 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 43.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blooming Prairie, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55917.
The population of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota is 2,110 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blooming Prairie: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $153,300, median household income $61,458, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blooming Prairie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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