The Town FilesEagle Lake, Minnesota
City in Blue Earth County · population 3,278 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,500
- Household income
- $96,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 32.6
Eagle Lake is a city of 3,278 people in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $276,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for young professionals than 90% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 86% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 77% of Minnesota towns.
How Eagle Lake ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eagle Lake is worth $276,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $96,964, which is more affordable than 74% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,403 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eagle Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,403 | $991 |
| Median household income | $96,964 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eagle Lake
| People | Eagle Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.6% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 90.2% |
Weather in Eagle Lake
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 5.7°F. About 33.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 14, 2003 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Blue Earth County since 1996
Blue Earth County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Blue Earth County
Blue Earth County had 41,255 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,997 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Eagle Lake itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Eagle Lake
1 public school with 281 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE LAKE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 281 | 14.8 |
Towns near Eagle Lake
- Mankato, MN4.6 mi · 44,488 people · home $261,700
- North Mankato, MN8.0 mi · 14,275 people · home $262,100
- St. Peter, MN12.2 mi · 12,066 people · home $250,700
- Le Center, MN17.1 mi · 2,517 people · home $209,600
- Lake Crystal, MN17.2 mi · 2,539 people · home $204,400
- Waseca, MN19.6 mi · 9,229 people · home $189,200
- Le Sueur, MN21.2 mi · 4,213 people · home $244,000
- Montgomery, MN24.5 mi · 3,249 people · home $234,700
Eagle Lake questions
Is Eagle Lake, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eagle Lake scores better for retirees than 57% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 21%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Eagle Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Eagle Lake is valued at $276,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,964, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,403 a month.
What is the weather like in Eagle Lake?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 5.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.9 inches of precipitation a year and 38.7 inches of snow.
Does Eagle Lake get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 14, 2003. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)