Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:26 am – 8:53 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 55 min7:38 am – 4:33 pm
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People1,923 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.0799 householdsMedian household income $84,327Median home value $277,400Median rent $575 a month81% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,344 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.8% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 975 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, farming, forestry and mining 13%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%Average commute 25 minutes70% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 9% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 14% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, German or Dutch 2%, Spanish 2%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 24°F, lows 4°F37 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month June42 in of snow a year, on about 30 days8 days above 90°F, 166 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Preston station, 8 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouth Branch Root Riverriver · 2.8 miMill Pondlake · 2.6 miNorth Branch Root River Reservoirreservoir · 5.7 miBig Springsspring · 6.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsLanesboro Hatchery State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 2.9 mi · 68 acresTorkelson Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 5.7 miBig Springs Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 6.2 miShattuck Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 6.3 miDr. Johan C. Hvoslef State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.5 mi · 295 acresSo. Fork Root River State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 6.7 mi · 151 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 LowFillmore County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateLandslide Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025239 of 344 days measured97 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Olmsted County, MN, 32 mi away
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription78% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterLanesboroserves 727 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,132 ft345 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOlmstead Medical Center Chatfield16.3 miPost officeLanesboro Post Office2.7 miTown hallLanesboro City Hall2.6 miPoliceFillmore County Sheriff Office8.0 miFire stationLanesboro Fire Department2.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55949 ZIP area.
