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Wells

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Wells

Total population

2,296

Median home value

$103,900

20.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,156

Wells$60k
National$74k
Elevation353 m
Land area5.05 km²
Weather50°F · Rain Showers
Coordinates43.74°, -93.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
353 m
Area
5.05 km²
Official website
www.cityofwells.net

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Overview

Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,410 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Wells was laid out in 1869. The city was named for J.W. Wells, father in law of Clark W. Thompson. The city contains a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highways 22 and 109 are two of the main routes in the city. Interstate 90 is located six miles south of Wells on Highway 22.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
46.3
Median home value
$103,900
Housing units
1,200
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
3.4%

Race & ethnicity

White
88%
Black
1.4%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
5.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
43.7432
Longitude
-93.7329
Water area
0.15 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
50°F
Rain Showers
Tonight
41°F
Rain Showers
Friday
48°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
29°F
Widespread Frost
Saturday
58°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Saturday Night
40°F
Clear

Forecast for Wells, MN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

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Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.97
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,449

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
232
Avg daily Wikipedia views
8
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Wells

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library