Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 52 min5:23 am – 9:16 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 32 min8:00 am – 4:32 pm
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People2,801 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 52.91,168 householdsMedian household income $62,381Median home value $256,800Median rent $811 a month93% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,299 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.3% unemployment rate49% of adults are in the labour force, 1,081 employedMain industries: manufacturing 18%, education and health care 15%, construction 12%Average commute 23 minutes75% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 1%, French or Haitian Creole 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows 1°F28 in of rain a year, on about 60 dayswettest month June39 in of snow a year, on about 23 days5 days above 90°F, 179 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Deep Portage station, 9 mi away; rain from Walker; snow from Pine Rvr Dam
Nearby landmarksIsland Lakelake · 3.3 miLong Lakelake · 3.6 miSouth Fork Pine Riverriver · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsPine Mountain State Aquatic Management Area (Cass)state conservation land · under a mile · 91 acresBadoura Jack Pine Woodland State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 7.8 mi · 915 acresWebb Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Cass)state conservation land · 10.3 mi · 108 acresTen Mile Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Cass)state conservation land · 11.3 mi · 71 acresLarson Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Cass)state conservation land · 11.4 miWoman Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 13.4 mi · 108 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowCass County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateWinter weather Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality83% of days had good air in 2025301 of 364 days measured50 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 8 unhealthy daysMedian index 28, worst day 177main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Cass County monitors, MN
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription61% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone14% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterBackusserves 267 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,390 ft424 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesPost officeBackus Post Office1.3 miTown hallBackus City Hall1.2 miPolicePine River Police Department8.5 miFire stationBackus Volunteer Fire Department1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56435 ZIP area.
