Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 40 min5:31 am – 9:11 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 44 min7:56 am – 4:39 pm
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People4,956 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.21,966 householdsMedian household income $90,122Median home value $320,100Median rent $956 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,791 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.1% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 2,430 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, manufacturing 14%, construction 12%Average commute 23 minutes80% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages35% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows 1°F31 in of rain a year, on about 61 dayswettest month June50 in of snow a year, on about 23 days10 days above 90°F, 165 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, New London station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksLake Eightlake · under a mileBear Lakelake · 1.2 miMount Tompeak · 2.6 miCrow River Reservoirreservoir · 8.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSibley State Parkstate park · 1.9 mi · 2,744 acresBurbank State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.0 mi · 447 acresRingo-Nest State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.9 mi · 543 acresGames Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Kandiyohi)state conservation land · 5.8 miGreen Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Kandiyohi)state conservation land · 6.6 mi · 69 acresNorway Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Kandiyohi)state conservation land · 6.6 miSource: 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 199422 mi away, near Blomkest, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199422 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowKandiyohi County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind 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, 24 mi away
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription68% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterNew Londonserves 1,319 people from ground water purchasedNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,213 ft370 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCentra Care Paynesville Hospital13.4 miPost officeNew London Post Office2.1 miTown hallNew London City Hall2.1 miPoliceBelgrade Police Department9.4 miFire stationNew London Fire Department2.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
