Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 48 min5:30 am – 9:18 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 36 min8:02 am – 4:39 pm
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People2,723 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 61.81,274 householdsMedian household income $73,750Median home value $398,500Median rent $1,013 a month83% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,791 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate48% of adults are in the labour force, 1,097 employedMain industries: education and health care 33%, retail 11%, hospitality, food and recreation 9%Average commute 23 minutes75% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages35% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 12% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 17°F, lows -2°F28 in of rain a yearwettest month June46 in of snow a year, on about 30 days4 days above 90°F, 172 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ottertail station, 10 mi away; snow from New York Mills
Nearby landmarksElbow Lakelake · 2.9 miMolly Stark Lakelake · 1.1 miOtter Tail River Reservoirreservoir · 8.0 miDead Riverriver · 8.3 miPelican Baybay · 9.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGlendalough State Parkstate park · under a mile · 1,920 acresLake Blanche State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.7 mi · 67 acresClitheral State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.8 miEast Lost Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Crow Wing)state conservation land · 6.2 miDead River-Walker Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Otter Tail)state conservation land · 9.0 mi · 78 acresDavies State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.2 mi · 390 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.6 on 9 Jul 197547 mi away, Near Morris, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 4.6 on 9 Jul 197547 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowOtter Tail County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighCold wave Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025233 of 315 days measured71 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 6 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 185main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Becker County, MN, 44 mi away
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL14% rely on a mobile data plan alone15% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterBattle Lakeserves 918 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,357 ft414 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalLake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls Hospital18.4 miPost officeBattle Lake Post Office2.0 miTown hallBattle Lake City Hall2.0 miPoliceBattle Lake Police Department2.1 miFire stationBattle Lake Fire and Rescue2.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportHector International Airport FAR68 miInterstateI-9416 miUS highwayUS 5216 miAmtrakDetroit Lakes, MN DLK36 miCoachPerhamJefferson Lines20 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56515 ZIP area.
