Local servicesHospitalRidgeview Medical Center9.7 miPost officeNew Germany Post Officeunder a mileTown hallNew Germany City Hallunder a milePoliceLester Prairie Police Department3.3 miFire stationNew Germany Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 36 min5:29 am – 9:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 47 min7:50 am – 4:37 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People1,122 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 33.1412 householdsMedian household income $94,107Median home value $330,800Median rent $1,227 a month89% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,333 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.4% unemployment rate79% of adults are in the labour force, 652 employedMain industries: education and health care 18%, manufacturing 14%, construction 11%Average commute 28 minutes73% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 89%, Spanish 10%, German or Dutch 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 23°F, lows 4°F33 in of rain a yearwettest month June45 in of snow a year, on about 24 days8 days above 90°F, 166 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Delano station, 14 mi away; rain from Lester Prairie 2s; snow from Rockford
Nearby landmarksSmith Lakelake · 5.3 miEagle Lakelake · 6.3 miConey Islandisland · 9.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsPatterson Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.4 mi · 61 acresThe Forty State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.8 miClouster Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.0 mi · 80 acresRiverpointe Parkpark · 6.9 miKings Highlands Parkpark · 7.3 miSchneewind State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.2 mi · 248 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 LowCarver County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025255 of 349 days measured84 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 170main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Wright County, MN, 19 mi away
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription63% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterNew Germanyserves 422 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation980 ft299 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
