Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 30 min5:33 am – 9:03 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 53 min7:48 am – 4:41 pm
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People393 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 55.8166 householdsMedian household income $98,750Median home value $191,400Median rent $1,125 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,583 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.0% unemployment rate70% of adults are in the labour force, 236 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, farming, forestry and mining 18%, manufacturing 15%Average commute 22 minutes80% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 63°FColdest month January: highs 26°F, lows 8°F33 in of rain a year, on about 59 dayswettest month June46 in of snow a year, on about 20 days16 days above 90°F, 156 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Amboy station, 10 mi away
Parks and public landsGage State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.1 miJones Park And Jaycee Fieldpark · 5.1 miO A Vee Memorial State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.1 mi · 208 acresMinneopa State Parkstate park · 9.4 mi · 1,606 acresIda Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Blue Earth)state conservation land · 7.5 mi · 170 acresSaiki State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.6 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBlue Earth County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality65% of days had good air in 2025233 of 357 days measured110 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 5 unhealthy daysMedian index 42, worst day 180main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Blue Earth County monitors, MN
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMankatoserves 42,803 people from groundwater under influence of surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation995 ft303 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMadelia Community Hospital and Clinic11.4 miPost officeGarden City Post Office1.6 miTown hallLake Crystal City Hall5.7 miPoliceLake Crystal Police Department5.7 miFire stationVernon Center Fire and Rescue4.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeSouth Central College12.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56034 ZIP area.
