Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 33 min5:38 am – 9:12 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 50 min7:56 am – 4:46 pm
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People587 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.1227 householdsMedian household income $99,821Median home value $186,400Median rent $936 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,130 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.3% unemployment rate76% of adults are in the labour force, 355 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%, farming, forestry and mining 11%Average commute 14 minutes72% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 9% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 4%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 25°F, lows 4°F29 in of rain a year, on about 57 dayswettest month June44 in of snow a year, on about 23 days18 days above 90°F, 158 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Marshall station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksRedwood River Reservoirreservoir · 6.7 miIsland Lakelake · 9.8 miSouthwest Minnesota State Universitycollege · 8.2 miSouth Branch Yellow Medicine Riverriver · 8.0 miGislason Lakelake · 9.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGrandview State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.4 mi · 437 acresGood Medicine State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.5 mi · 57 acresVallers State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.7 mi · 771 acresSoftball Complexrecreation area · 6.3 miLegion Field & Aquatic Centerpark · 6.7 miCamden State Parkstate park · 9.4 mi · 1,804 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 LowLyon County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality77% of days had good air in 2025281 of 365 days measured77 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 161main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lyon County monitors, MN
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription76% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGhentserves 370 people from ground water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,178 ft359 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalAvera Marshall Regional Medical Center7.6 miPost officeGhent Post Office1.1 miTown hallGhent City Hall1.1 miPoliceCity of Minneota Police Department5.4 miFire stationGhent Fire Department1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeSouthwest Minnesota State University8.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56239 ZIP area.
