Wells, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Wells is a community in Faribault County, Minnesota, home to about 2,296 people spread across 2.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,571 a year, and a typical home is worth about $103,900. About 33.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Wells ranks number 245 of 914 in population, number 602 in median household income, number 715 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wells typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 5°F. The area sees roughly 40 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wells, MN | 0.3 mi. | 1,594 |
| 2. | Minnesota Lake, MN | 8.3 mi. | 687 |
| 3. | Minnesota Lake, MN | 8.3 mi. | 687 |
| 4. | Minnesota Lake, MN | 8.4 mi. | 190 |
| 5. | Easton, MN | 8.5 mi. | 178 |
| 6. | Freeborn, MN | 8.6 mi. | 348 |
| 7. | Freeborn, MN | 8.6 mi. | 267 |
| 8. | Alden, MN | 9.3 mi. | 306 |
What is the population of Wells, Minnesota?
Wells has a population of about 2,296 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wells, Minnesota in?
Wells is located in Faribault County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Wells, Minnesota?
The median home value in Wells is about $103,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wells, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Wells is about $36,571 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wells, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded in Faribault County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Wells, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 5 degrees, with around 40 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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