Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:39 am – 9:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:50 am – 4:46 pm
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People2,802 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.01,126 householdsMedian household income $76,844Median home value $146,100Median rent $945 a month88% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,454 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.3% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 1,419 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, manufacturing 20%, retail 11%Average commute 19 minutes76% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 3%, other Asian or Pacific languages 1%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 5°F30 in of rain a year, on about 56 dayswettest month May49 in of snow a year, on about 37 days8 days above 90°F, 168 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lakefield 2ne station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksClear Lakelake · 5.7 miSouth Heron Lakelake · 6.9 miMinnesota West Community and Technical College Jackson Campuscollege · 9.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSummers State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · under a mile · 162 acresHusen State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.3 mi · 79 acresPletz Slough State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.3 mi · 118 acresLittle Sioux State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.9 mi · 307 acresDead Horse State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.1 miToe State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.3 mi · 343 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowJackson County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWinter weather Relatively ModerateIce storm Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality72% of days had good air in 2025263 of 364 days measured92 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 40, worst day 134main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Palo Alto County, IA, 47 mi away
Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription66% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLakefieldserves 1,694 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,464 ft446 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSanford Jackson Medical Center9.6 miPost officeLakefield Post Office3.7 miTown hallLakefield City Hall3.6 miPoliceLakefield Police Department3.6 miFire stationLakefield Fire Department3.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeMinnesota West Community and Technical College Jackson Campus9.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56150 ZIP area.
