Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 43 min5:25 am – 9:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 41 min7:52 am – 4:33 pm
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People1,230 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.5377 householdsMedian household income $114,531Median home value $294,30098% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,500 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.3% unemployment rate72% of adults are in the labour force, 641 employedMain industries: construction 21%, education and health care 19%, manufacturing 15%Average commute 46 minutes70% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, Russian or other Slavic 2%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows 1°F31 in of rain a year, on about 61 dayswettest month July49 in of snow a year, on about 24 days5 days above 90°F, 178 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Milaca station, 8 mi away
Nearby landmarksWest Branch Saint Francis Riverriver · 3.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCollner Creek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.0 miBenLacs State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 609 acresBibles Slough State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.3 mi · 70 acresGlendorado State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.4 mi · 214 acresSherburne National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 10.4 mi · 30,670 acresRecreation Parkpark · 8.0 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBenton County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsHail Relatively ModerateStrong wind Relatively ModerateSource: 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, 37 mi away
Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSauk Rapidsserves 13,835 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,101 ft336 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalM Health Fairview Northland Medical Center13.6 miPost officeForeston Post Office5.1 miTown hallForeston City Hall5.1 miPoliceBenton County Sheriff's Office5.6 miFire stationForeston Volunteer Fire Department5.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56357 ZIP area.
