Wells, Minnesota facts for kids
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Wells Municipal Building in 2023
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Location of Wells, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
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| • Total | 2,410 |
| • Density | 1,153.11/sq mi (445.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56097
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-69106 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397249 |
| Website | www.CityOfWells.net |
Wells is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly community with a population of about 2,410 people, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Wells
Wells was established in 1869. The city got its name from J.W. Wells, who was the father-in-law of a notable person named Clark W. Thompson.
One important building in Wells is the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom. This building is so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its historical importance and is protected.
Geography and Location
Wells covers an area of about 2.24 square miles (5.79 square kilometers), and nearly all of it is land.
The city is easy to get to because of its main roads. Highway 22 and Highway 109 are the main routes that run through Wells. If you're traveling on Interstate 90, you'll find Wells just six miles south of it on Highway 22.
Wells' Climate: What's the Weather Like?
Wells experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year, typical for Minnesota.
- Summers are generally warm, with average high temperatures in July around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius).
- Winters are cold, with average high temperatures in January around 24 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius).
- The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in spring and summer.
- Snowfall is common in winter, with December and January usually seeing the most snow.
Population and People
Wells has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living in Wells has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 661 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,208 | 82.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,017 | 67.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,755 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,894 | 7.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,795 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,127 | 18.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,475 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,897 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,791 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,777 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,465 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,494 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,343 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,410 | 2.9% | |
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Who Lives in Wells?
Based on the 2010 census, there were 2,343 people living in Wells. Most residents were White (about 96.9%). A small percentage of the population was Asian, African American, or Native American. About 7.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,013 households in the city. Many of these were families, including married couples and single-parent households. About 27.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Wells was about 45.3 years old.
Transportation: Getting Around Wells
Wells has its own airport! The Wells Municipal Airport was built after land was bought in 1964 and officially opened in August 1966. This helps people travel to and from the city by air.
Famous People from Wells
Several interesting people have connections to Wells:
- Larry Buendorf: He was a US Secret Service agent.
- David M. Carey: A veterinarian who also served as a state senator in Minnesota.
- Remember L. H. Lord: A businessman and a state legislator in Minnesota.
- Eric Oren: Another Minnesota state legislator and businessman.
- Charles Leonard Todd: A state senator, farmer, and businessman.
- Frederic Warde: Known for his work as a printer and designer of typefaces and books.
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Wells Municipal Building in 2023
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Location of Wells, Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Wells (Minnesota) para niños
