Local servicesHospitalMeeker Memorial Hospital6.5 miPost officeDarwin Post Office3.2 miTown hallDassel City Hall6.3 miPoliceMeeker County Sheriff's Office7.0 miFire stationDassel Fire Department6.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55324 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55324 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 38 min5:30 am – 9:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 46 min7:53 am – 4:38 pm
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People1,193 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 52.2449 householdsMedian household income $81,488Median home value $316,400Median rent $763 a month96% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,903 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate58% of adults are in the labour force, 552 employedMain industries: manufacturing 29%, education and health care 14%, retail 12%Average commute 25 minutes81% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows -0°F30 in of rain a yearwettest month June41 in of snow a year, on about 24 days7 days above 90°F, 168 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Litchfield station, 7 mi away; snow from Dassel 3se
Nearby landmarksLong Lakelake · 2.8 miManuella Lakelake · under a mileSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMinnie-Man State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.9 miGreenleaf Lakestate recreation area · 3.2 mi · 384 acresProvencher State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.6 mi · 86 acresRipley Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Meeker)state conservation land · 5.7 miPrairie Parkpark · 5.6 mi · 119 acresSpring Lake County Parkpark · 6.8 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199428 mi away, near Blomkest, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199428 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowMeeker County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsStrong wind Relatively ModerateWinter weather Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025255 of 349 days measured84 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 170main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Wright County, MN, 24 mi away
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterDarwinserves 350 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,096 ft334 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
