Heidelberg, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 132 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +83.3%
Males: 83  (63.1%)
Females: 49  (36.9%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 56071

Estimated median household income in 2022: $104,807 (it was $56,094 in 2000)
Heidelberg:

$104,807
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,605 (it was $17,389 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $265,677 (it was $108,300 in 2000)
Heidelberg:

$265,677
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $308,919; detached houses: $308,610
March 2022 cost of living index in Heidelberg: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.9%

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Ancestries: German (81.9%), Czech (10.7%), Polish (4.0%), Italian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 0.52 square miles.

Population density: 255 people per square mile   (very low).

Heidelberg, Minnesota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,457 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,463 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Burnsville, MN (24.8 miles , pop. 60,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (37.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (351.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Montgomery, MN (2.1 miles ),
New Prague, MN (2.1 miles ),
Le Center, MN (3.0 miles ),
Lonsdale, MN (3.1 miles ),
Belle Plaine, MN (3.4 miles ),
Jordan, MN (3.5 miles ),
Kilkenny, MN (3.6 miles),
Le Sueur, MN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.49 N, Longitude: 93.62 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 507

Distribution of median household income in Heidelberg, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Heidelberg, MN in 2022

Heidelberg satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $198,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,100
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $113,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $113,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $113,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $143,400
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $143,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Heidelberg, MN residents
Average permit cost in Heidelberg, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Minnesota:

2.6%

Average climate in Heidelberg, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Heidelberg, Minnesota average temperatures Heidelberg, Minnesota average precipitation Heidelberg, Minnesota humidity Heidelberg, Minnesota wind speed Heidelberg, Minnesota snowfall Heidelberg, Minnesota sunshine Heidelberg, Minnesota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.2. This is about average.

City:

63.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.00
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Heidelberg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the Heidelberg city center killed 3 people and injured 175 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1965, a category F4 tornado 25.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Heidelberg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 143.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 153.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 286.7 miles away from Heidelberg center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 181.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 289.6 miles away from Heidelberg center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Le Sueur County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Heidelberg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Heidelberg:

  • LUTHERAN HOME OF MONTGOMERY,THE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MONTGOMERY, MN)
  • MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - NEW PRAGUE Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; NEW PRAGUE, MN)
  • MALA STRANA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NEW PRAGUE, MN)
  • MALA STRANA INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NEW PRAGUE, MN)
  • CENTRAL HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LE CENTER, MN)
  • CENTRAL NSG HM (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LE CENTER, MN)
  • LE SUEUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; LE CENTER, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Heidelberg:

  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 21 miles; Saint Peter, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,496)
  • St Olaf College (about 22 miles; Northfield, MN; FT enrollment: 3,141)
  • Normandale Community College (about 28 miles; Bloomington, MN; FT enrollment: 7,048)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 31 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 31 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Dakota County Technical College (about 32 miles; Rosemount, MN; FT enrollment: 2,478)
  • Inver Hills Community College (about 37 miles; Inver Grove Heights, MN; FT enrollment: 4,049)

Points of interest:

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Church in Heidelberg: Saint Scholastica Parish (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Scholastica Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Le Sueur County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

3.0 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

82.9%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Heidelberg:

Marital status in Heidelberg, MN
  • Never married: 28.6%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Heidelberg:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Heidelberg, MN (based on Le Sueur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,03514
Catholic4,71114
Evangelical Protestant2,27611
Other2-
None15,679-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Le Sueur County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Le Sueur County:

7.14 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Le Sueur County:

6.8%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Le Sueur County:

16.2%
Minnesota:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$897
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$4,136
Totals for Government 0$0 9$5,033

Heidelberg government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $4,000 ($30.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($22.73)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($22.73)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($22.73)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($22.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($15.15)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($7.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,000 ($7.58)

Heidelberg government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Tax - Property: $31,000 ($234.85)
    Other License: $1,000 ($7.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Heidelberg:

  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
  • KSMM (1530 AM; 9 kW; SHAKOPEE, MN; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKMS (980 AM; 5 kW; RICHFIELD, MN)
  • KCHK (1350 AM; 0 kW; NEW PRAGUE, MN; Owner: RADIO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, LLC)
  • KTOE (1420 AM; 5 kW; MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KUOM (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Heidelberg:

  • KRDS-FM (95.5 FM; NEW PRAGUE, MN; Owner: RADIO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, LLC)
  • KQCL (95.9 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCAL (89.3 FM; NORTHFIELD, MN; Owner: ST. OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KNOW-FM (91.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KTCZ-FM (97.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WLTE (102.9 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-FM (94.5 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-FM, LLC, A DELAWARE LLC)
  • KGAC (90.5 FM; ST. PETER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KDOG (96.7 FM; NORTH MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • KEEY-FM (102.1 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNGA (91.5 FM; ST. PETER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WGVX (105.1 FM; LAKEVILLE, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
  • KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
  • KYSM-FM (103.5 FM; MANKATO, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBGY (107.5 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: MILESTONE RADIO II LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Heidelberg:

  • KMSP-TV (Channel 9; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KARE (Channel 11; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-TV (Channel 5; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTCA-TV (Channel 2; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCCO-TV (Channel 4; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • K07UI (Channel 7; MINNEAPOLIS, ETC., MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KTCI-TV (Channel 17; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSTC-TV (Channel 45; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMWB (Channel 23; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KLGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WFTC (Channel 29; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K58BS (Channel 58; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K67HG (Channel 67; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K14KH (Channel 14; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K19ER (Channel 19; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • W62BD (Channel 62; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

Heidelberg fatal accident list:

May 9, 1989 05:02 PM, 30, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N9PCG, Licensee ID: L00235585, Grant Date: 02/08/2022, Expiration Date: 04/21/2032, Certifier: Douglas J Kilian, Registrant: Douglas J Kilian, 18094 Willies Way, Heidelberg, MN 56071


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Heidelberg, MN
  • 88.9%Utility gas
  • 7.9%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Wood


Heidelberg compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
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