Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 45 min5:20 am – 9:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 38 min7:50 am – 4:28 pm
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People5,215 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.52,170 householdsMedian household income $68,380Median home value $230,700Median rent $918 a month78% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,834 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.1% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 2,459 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, retail 14%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%Average commute 29 minutes73% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 55°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows -1°F33 in of rain a year, on about 63 dayswettest month June45 in of snow a year, on about 30 days4 days above 90°F, 183 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Hinckley station, 10 mi away
Parks and public landsKettle River State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.0 miKettle River State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 2.7 mi · 809 acresSandstone State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 2,031 acresHinkley State Aquatic Management Area (Pine)state conservation land · 7.3 mi · 78 acresHay Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Pine)state conservation land · 7.6 mi · 59 acresBanning State Parkstate park · 10.2 mi · 5,248 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 LowPine County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateHail Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality94% of days had good air in 202565 of 69 days measured4 moderate daysMedian index 23, worst day 61main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Pine County monitors, MN
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription53% have cable, fibre or DSL24% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterHinckleyserves 1,964 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation992 ft302 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalEssentia Health Sandstone Medical Center8.9 miPost officeHinckley Post Office7.1 miTown hallHinckley City Hall7.1 miPolicePine County Sheriff's Office7.2 miFire stationHinckley Volunteer Fire Department7.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55037 ZIP area.
