Albert Lea, Minnesota

Population 17,969

Albert Lea is located in Freeborn County, MN. The population is 17,969, making Albert Lea the largest city in Freeborn County.

There are 10 public schools in Albert Lea with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Albert Lea is low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Albert Lea is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Albert Lea property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Albert Lea include Albert Lea Township, Bancroft Township and Hayward.

Albert Lea Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Crime Rate

19.61% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 136
  • Violent Crimes: 216
  • Robbery: 23
  • Burglary: 574
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

83.56% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Albert Lea
  • 2.23 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

277 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 252

Unemployment

Low 2.3%
  • Minnesota unemployment average: 2.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Albert Lea, MN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Albert Lea's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

St Theodore Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Albert Lea, MN issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Albert Lea, MN issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 12 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $528
  • 1 Bedroom: $603
  • 2 Bedrooms: $794
  • 3 Bedrooms: $985
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,190

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Environmental Hazards

277 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Albert Lea, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Albert Lea, MN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Albert Lea, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.98°
  • February 19.45°
  • March 33.7°
  • April 46.32°
  • May 58.97°
  • June 68.37°
  • July 72.68°
  • August 69.16°
  • September 61.15°
  • October 49.03°
  • November 34.45°
  • December 17.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Albert Lea, MN

Earthquakes
Albert Lea, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Albert Lea, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Albert Lea, MN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Albert Lea, MN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Albert Lea, MN: $42,128

Unemployment

Unemployment in Albert Lea is 2.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.10%
White Collar - 45.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Timothy J. Walz

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

17 FCC Towers view all

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1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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