Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Sleepy Eye is a community in Brown County, Minnesota, home to about 3,444 people spread across 1.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,814 a year, and a typical home is worth about $147,600. About 30.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Sleepy Eye ranks number 199 of 914 in population, number 483 in median household income, number 556 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sleepy Eye typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cobden, MN | 6.2 mi. | 12 |
| 2. | Evan, MN | 6.8 mi. | 89 |
| 3. | St. George, MN | 11.3 mi. | 1,153 |
| 4. | New Ulm, MN | 12.6 mi. | 14,056 |
| 5. | Morgan, MN | 12.8 mi. | 925 |
| 6. | Morgan, MN | 12.9 mi. | 257 |
| 7. | Springfield, MN | 13.2 mi. | 120 |
| 8. | Springfield, MN | 13.5 mi. | 2,125 |
What is the population of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota?
Sleepy Eye has a population of about 3,444 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sleepy Eye, Minnesota in?
Sleepy Eye is located in Brown County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota?
The median home value in Sleepy Eye is about $147,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Sleepy Eye is about $40,814 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded in Brown County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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