Local servicesHospitalMayo Clinic Health System Hospital - New Pragueunder a milePost officeNew Prague Post Officeunder a mileTown hallNew Prague City Hallunder a milePoliceNew Prague Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationNew Prague Fire Department1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi6 schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 otherSchoolSaint Wenceslaus Schoolunder a mileSchoolCommunity Education Centerunder a mileMiddleNew Prague Middle School1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56071 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56071 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 33 min5:29 am – 9:02 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 50 min7:47 am – 4:37 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People13,015 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.74,586 householdsMedian household income $109,672Median home value $373,000Median rent $1,183 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,859 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate72% of adults are in the labour force, 6,783 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 13%, retail 12%Average commute 25 minutes79% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Russian or other Slavic 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 5°F33 in of rain a year, on about 59 dayswettest month August40 in of snow a year, on about 15 days6 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Jordan 1ssw station, 8 mi away
Nearby landmarksCedar Lakelake · 4.7 miPleasant Lakelake · 5.0 miSand Creek Reservoirreservoir · 9.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSouthside Parkpark · under a mileAthletic Complexpark · under a mileMarsh State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.3 mi · 108 acresSt. Patrick's State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.2 mi · 87 acresKarnitz State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.7 mi · 185 acresBardel's Marsh State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.8 mi · 78 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowLe Sueur County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsStrong wind Relatively ModerateHail Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025266 of 365 days measured91 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Scott County, MN, 8 mi away
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription78% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterNew Pragueserves 8,247 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation975 ft297 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
