Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 46 min5:30 am – 9:15 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 38 min8:00 am – 4:38 pm
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People1,337 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 46.9567 householdsMedian household income $88,693Median home value $403,700Median rent $900 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,154 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate60% of adults are in the labour force, 648 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, manufacturing 20%, construction 11%Average commute 25 minutes85% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows 2°F24 in of rain a year, on about 46 dayswettest month July54 in of snow a year, on about 38 days6 days above 90°F, 167 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Alexandria Muni Ap station, 15 mi away; snow from Long Prairie
Parks and public landsLake Carlos State Parkstate park · 4.7 mi · 1,154 acresHartfiel State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.9 mi · 63 acresSpruce Creek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.9 mi · 358 acresMiltona State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.1 mi · 107 acresBig Spruce State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.4 miSchulke State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.4 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.6 on 9 Jul 197546 mi away, Near Morris, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 4.6 on 9 Jul 197546 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowDouglas County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025270 of 357 days measured76 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Stearns County, MN, 48 mi away
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWestside del Valle Homeowners Assoc.serves 40 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,427 ft435 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalDouglas County Hospital13.9 miPost officeMiltona Post Office1.4 miTown hallMiltona City Hall1.3 miPoliceCarlos Police Department6.3 miFire stationMiltona Fire and Rescue1.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryMiltona Science Magnet School1.5 miCollegeAlexandria Technical and Community College14.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56354 ZIP area.
