Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 30 min5:33 am – 9:03 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 52 min7:48 am – 4:41 pm
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People3,898 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.51,645 householdsMedian household income $90,987Median home value $226,100Median rent $848 a month86% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,997 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.9% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 2,025 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, manufacturing 21%, retail 10%Average commute 25 minutes80% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 24°F, lows 6°F34 in of rain a year, on about 64 dayswettest month June39 in of snow a year, on about 23 days10 days above 90°F, 161 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Mankato station, 11 mi away
Parks and public landsJones Park And Jaycee Fieldpark · 2.1 miMinneopa State Parkstate park · 6.0 mi · 1,606 acresO A Vee Memorial State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 208 acresCambria State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.6 mi · 81 acresBergdahl State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.0 mi · 181 acresEmerson State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.3 mi · 119 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 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 home93% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLake Crystalserves 2,554 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation993 ft303 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMadelia Community Hospital and Clinic10.3 miPost officeLake Crystal Post Office1.8 miTown hallLake Crystal City Hall1.7 miPoliceLake Crystal Police Department1.7 miFire stationLake Crystal Fire Department1.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 otherSchoolLake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School2.0 miCollegeSouth Central College9.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56055 ZIP area.
