Blue EarthMinnesota
Blue Earth is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States, at the confluence of the east and west branches of the Blue Earth River. The population was 3,174 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Blue Earth
Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Blue Earth is a small town, home to 3,159 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Blue Earth is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 952 residents per square mile.
📰 Blue Earth News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Blue Earth Unique
- The only place in America named Blue Earth — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Blue Earth
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Etta C Ross Museum · Museum
- Wakefield House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Blue Earth
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Blue Earth
- BLUE EARTH AREA MIDDLE
- Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
- Blue Earth Area Elementary
- Blue Earth Area Secondary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- United Hospital District ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.