Local servicesHospitalMayo Clinic Health System - Mankato8.8 miPost officeMadison Lake Post Officeunder a mileTown hallMadison Lake City Hallunder a milePoliceMadison Lake Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationMadison Lake Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 otherSchoolAll Saints Academyunder a mileCollegeRasmussen College - Mankato8.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56063 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56063 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 31 min5:31 am – 9:02 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 52 min7:47 am – 4:39 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,221 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.11,310 householdsMedian household income $102,391Median home value $416,300Median rent $810 a month82% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,261 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.1% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 1,587 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, manufacturing 13%, construction 11%Average commute 25 minutes81% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 17% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 3°F32 in of rain a year, on about 59 dayswettest month June38 in of snow a year, on about 15 days11 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, St Peter station, 10 mi away
Parks and public landsGilfillan Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.2 mi · 564 acresFrank Breen Memorial State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.2 miWita Lake State Water Access Sitestate recreation area · 4.5 miBur Oak State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.5 mi · 212 acresDove Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.0 mi · 258 acresEagle Lake Parkpark · 5.0 miSource: 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 home90% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMadison Lakeserves 1,017 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,047 ft319 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
