City safety & data profile

New UlmMN

New Ulm, MN is a 13K-resident city in Brown County with a median household income of $64,449.

Brown County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for New Ulm, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. New Ulm has a population larger than 20% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $204,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 80%
By size
$64,449
Median income
$204,200
Median home
9.2%
Poverty rate

The read on New Ulm

New Ulm posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the New Ulm area.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near New Ulm

Where New Ulm income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,449 Bottom 29% higher than 29% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading New Ulm, MN beyond the headline numbers

New Ulm sits inside Brown County, Minnesota, at roughly 44.31°N, -94.46°W. Population 13,327, $64,449 median household income. Median home value $204,200, median rent $962. Poverty rate 9.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: New Ulm's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.2%, then high blood pressure at 33.6%. 1 hospital in/around New Ulm, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for New Ulm from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,327
New Ulm
Median Income
$64,449
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$204,200
-10% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Brown County) - New Ulm's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
26K+1%
Median Income
$69,378+44%
Median Home Value
$191,200+57%
Poverty Rate
8.5%-10%
Unemployment
2.9%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for New Ulm, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$962/mo
Poverty Rate
9.2% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%
Work From Home 5.6%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 94.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.2%
High Blood Pressure
33.6%
Short Sleep Duration
27%
Physical Inactivity
24.8%
Binge Drinking
17.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Current Smoking
14.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Diabetes
11.1%
Current Asthma
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.4%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
★★★★
0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NEW ULM MEDICAL CENTER
NEW ULM · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of New Ulm, MN? ▼
New Ulm, MN has a population of 13,327 people, located in Brown County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in New Ulm? ▼
The median household income in New Ulm, MN is $64,449 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
What is the median home value in New Ulm? ▼
The median home value in New Ulm, MN is $204,200. Median rent is $962/month.
What are the top health concerns in New Ulm? ▼
The top health indicators in New Ulm include Obesity (35.2%), High Blood Pressure (33.6%), Short Sleep Duration (27%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in New Ulm? ▼
New Ulm has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in New Ulm? ▼
The median age in New Ulm, MN is 39.3 years. 27.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

New Ulm, MN is located in Brown County, Minnesota. With a population of 13K and a $64,449 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the New Ulm area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using New Ulm's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Brown County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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