Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 8 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Green Isle. Green Isle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Green Isle beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 219 in 1890, a low of 219 in 1890, 591 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Green Isle, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Green Isle.
Most working residents leave Green Isle for work: only 1% work in town. At 32 minutes, Green Isle’s average trip to work is above both the Minnesota town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Green Isle has lost 73 jobs, to 58 in 2023.
| Green Isle | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Green Isle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 6° and about 40 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Green Isle beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 22% of adults binge drink in Green Isle, against 18% in Minnesota’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 72% of adults had a checkup this year in Green Isle.
| Green Isle | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 75% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Green Isle | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5% | 5.9% |
| More binge drinkers | 21.6% | 17.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Green Isle home is worth about $325,000, up 3.5% in a year, 7% below the Minnesota typical home. The median rent in Green Isle is $1,725 a month.
| Green Isle | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,725 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Among 273 Minnesota towns, just 8 have a lower share of conserved land than Green Isle.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Revanche Wildlife Management Area | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Green Isle; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Green Isle residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Green Isle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Green Isle is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 522 at the 2020 census.
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Green Isle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.