Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 48 min5:28 am – 9:17 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 36 min8:01 am – 4:37 pm
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People881 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.0348 householdsMedian household income $64,375Median home value $217,300Median rent $390 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,375 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 449 employedMain industries: education and health care 17%, manufacturing 16%, retail 15%Average commute 26 minutes76% drive alone, 13% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, German or Dutch 3%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 78°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 18°F, lows -2°F29 in of rain a year, on about 56 dayswettest month June51 in of snow a year, on about 26 days3 days above 90°F, 183 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Wadena 3 S station, 8 mi away
Parks and public landsInman (Wunderlich) State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 1,352 acresFarm Service Agency Interest Of Mnnational wildlife refuge · 7.6 mi · 240 acresOtter Tail County Waterfowl Production Areanational wildlife refuge · 7.6 mi · 240 acresElmo State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.4 mi · 1,508 acresWrightstown State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.2 mi · 221 acresAlmora State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.8 mi · 164 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 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 home86% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL18% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterDeer Creekserves 329 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,399 ft426 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalAstera Health Hospital9.3 miPost officeDeer Creek Post Office1.3 miTown hallHenning City Hall7.2 miPoliceHenning Police Department7.2 miFire stationDeer Creek Fire and Rescue1.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56527 ZIP area.
