Local servicesHospitalAvera Marshall Regional Medical Center12.2 miPost officeMilroy Post Office1.0 miTown hallGales Town Hall6.6 miFire stationMilroy Fire Department1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryMilroy Public School1.2 miCollegeSouthwest Minnesota State University11.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56263 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56263 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 33 min5:37 am – 9:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 50 min7:55 am – 4:45 pm
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People452 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.4180 householdsMedian household income $73,750Median home value $162,000Median rent $550 a month92% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,932 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting6.0% unemployment rate72% of adults are in the labour force, 236 employedMain industries: farming, forestry and mining 25%, education and health care 17%, retail 10%Average commute 20 minutes64% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 4% walk or cycle, 24% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 25°F, lows 4°F29 in of rain a year, on about 57 dayswettest month June44 in of snow a year, on about 23 days18 days above 90°F, 158 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Marshall station, 13 mi away
Nearby landmarksGales Lakelake · 4.3 miGoose Lake Bedlake · 8.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsWestline State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.4 mi · 257 acresSandy Slough State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.6 mi · 79 acresGales State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.2 mi · 268 acresSE Clifton State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.0 mi · 371 acresPhyllis Voosen State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.6 mi · 571 acresBrakke State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.2 mi · 267 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199448 mi away, near Blomkest, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199448 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowRedwood County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWinter weather Relatively ModerateDrought Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality77% of days had good air in 2025281 of 365 days measured77 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 161main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Lyon County, MN, 16 mi away
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL4% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterMilroyserves 252 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,101 ft336 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
