Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 43 min5:25 am – 9:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 40 min7:52 am – 4:33 pm
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People2,097 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.8741 householdsMedian household income $84,519Median home value $278,300Median rent $1,208 a month92% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,773 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 1,075 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 21%, construction 13%Average commute 35 minutes73% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 15% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows 1°F31 in of rain a year, on about 61 dayswettest month July49 in of snow a year, on about 24 days5 days above 90°F, 178 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Milaca station, 5 mi away
Nearby landmarksWest Branch Saint Francis Riverriver · 7.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCollner Creek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.5 miRecreation Parkpark · 4.6 miAdams State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.6 mi · 81 acresBenLacs State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.0 mi · 609 acresBibles Slough State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.9 mi · 70 acresGlendorado State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 11.7 mi · 214 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowMille Lacs County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWildfire Relatively LowCold wave Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality95% of days had good air in 2025224 of 235 days measured11 moderate daysMedian index 34, worst day 97main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Mille Lacs County monitors, MN
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription75% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterForestonserves 340 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,121 ft342 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalM Health Fairview Northland Medical Center15.7 miPost officeForeston Post Office2.6 miTown hallForeston City Hall2.6 miPoliceMilaca Police Department5.2 miFire stationForeston Volunteer Fire Department2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56330 ZIP area.
