Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 50 min5:28 am – 9:18 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 34 min8:02 am – 4:36 pm
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People3,367 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.81,296 householdsMedian household income $72,500Median home value $215,300Median rent $755 a month78% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,830 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.1% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 1,663 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, manufacturing 18%, retail 9%Average commute 21 minutes79% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 2%, German or Dutch 1%, other languages 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 17°F, lows -2°F27 in of rain a year, on about 57 dayswettest month July46 in of snow a year, on about 30 days3 days above 90°F, 184 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, New York Mills station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksWindy Lakelake · 1.4 miHenry Lakelake · 1.5 miToad Riverriver · 9.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsHomestead State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · under a mileWindy Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.4 miOtter Tail County Waterfowl Production Areanational wildlife refuge · 5.0 mi · 240 acresFarm Service Agency Interest Of Mnnational wildlife refuge · 5.0 mi · 240 acresBluff Creek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.2 mi · 398 acresOtto State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.8 mi · 69 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 LowOtter Tail County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighCold wave Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025233 of 315 days measured71 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 6 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 185main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Becker County, MN, 32 mi away
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription67% have cable, fibre or DSL19% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterNew York Millsserves 1,287 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,417 ft432 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalPerham Health Hospital10.8 miPost officeNew York Mills Post Office2.1 miTown hallNew York Mills City Hall2.1 miPoliceNew York Mills Police Department2.1 miFire stationNew York Mills Fire Department2.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 elementary, 1 highHighNew York Mills High School1.9 miElementaryNew York Mills Elementary School1.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport BRD60 miInterstateI-9438 miUS highwayUS 102.1 miAmtrakDetroit Lakes, MN DLK29 miCoachPerhamJefferson Lines9.9 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56567 ZIP area.
