Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 28 min5:26 am – 8:54 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 54 min7:39 am – 4:34 pm
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People4,375 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.01,680 householdsMedian household income $96,328Median home value $293,000Median rent $776 a month88% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,395 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.1% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 2,327 employedMain industries: education and health care 35%, manufacturing 13%, construction 9%Average commute 23 minutes75% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 12% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, Spanish 1%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 24°F, lows 4°F37 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month June42 in of snow a year, on about 30 days8 days above 90°F, 166 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Preston station, 13 mi away
Nearby landmarksMiddle Branch Root Riverriver · 3.0 miNorth Branch Root Riverriver · 3.0 miChance Hollow Hillpeak · 7.0 miRoot River State Trail Fountain Trailheadtrailhead · 8.1 miJessen Park Lakelake · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGroen Parkpark · under a mileMill Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore/Olmsted)state conservation land · 1.5 mi · 113 acresWilliam Pease State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.1 mi · 65 acresLynch Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 3.8 miPin Oak Prairie State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 3.8 mi · 182 acresNorth Branch Root River State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore/Olmsted)state conservation land · 3.8 mi · 70 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 LowFillmore County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateLandslide Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025239 of 344 days measured97 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Olmsted County, MN, 15 mi away
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription66% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterChatfieldserves 3,005 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,148 ft350 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOlmstead Medical Center Chatfieldunder a milePost officeChatfield Post Officeunder a mileTown hallChatfield City Hallunder a milePoliceChatfield Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationChatfield Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 elementary, 1 highHighChatfield High Schoolunder a mileElementaryChatfield Elementary School1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55923 ZIP area.
