Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 53 min5:31 am – 9:24 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 32 min8:08 am – 4:40 pm
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People2,762 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.4926 householdsMedian household income $102,500Median home value $304,300Median rent $661 a month92% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,818 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.7% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 1,349 employedMain industries: education and health care 20%, manufacturing 12%, hospitality, food and recreation 10%Average commute 25 minutes74% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 2%, Vietnamese 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 17°F, lows -0°F26 in of rain a year, on about 53 dayswettest month June53 in of snow a year, on about 40 days10 days above 90°F, 170 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Moorhead station, 9 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouth Branch Buffalo Riverriver · 3.1 miMinnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorheadcollege · 9.7 miMaria Lakelake · 8.7 miHatchet Lakelake · 9.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBuffalo River State Parkstate park · 3.7 mi · 1,338 acresBluestem Prairie State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 4.2 mi · 1,196 acresGruhl State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.8 mi · 304 acresFlowing Prairie State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.1 mi · 1,407 acresHorizon Shores Parkpark · 8.0 miJeral State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.0 mi · 75 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 LowClay County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025275 of 361 days measured75 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 7 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 192main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Cass County, ND, 33 mi away
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription70% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGlyndonserves 1,386 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation924 ft282 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalFargo Veterans Affairs Medical Center10.5 miPost officeGlyndon Post Office1.5 miTown hallGlyndon City Hall1.6 miPoliceGlyndon Police Department1.6 miFire stationGlyndon Fire Department1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 middle, 1 highHighDilworth Glyndon Felton High School1.8 miMiddleDilworth Glyndon Felton Middle School1.8 miCollegeMinnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead9.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportHector International Airport FAR13 miInterstateI-944.9 miUS highwayUS 524.9 miAmtrakDetroit Lakes, MN DLK34 miCoachMoorhead (MSU - Comstock)Jefferson Lines9.7 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56547 ZIP area.
