Living in Brown County, Minnesota

Brown County is a county in Minnesota with a population of around 25,313. The main communities are New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Springfield.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $986/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $213K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 28°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Brown County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.