Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:39 am – 9:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 55 min7:51 am – 4:47 pm
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People356 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.0146 householdsMedian household income $86,000Median home value $112,50096% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,513 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate70% of adults are in the labour force, 202 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, farming, forestry and mining 12%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%Average commute 24 minutes57% drive alone, 19% car-pool, 11% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 15% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, other Asian or Pacific languages 4%, Spanish 2%4% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 5°F30 in of rain a year, on about 56 dayswettest month May49 in of snow a year, on about 37 days8 days above 90°F, 168 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lakefield 2ne station, 9 mi away
Nearby landmarksHeron Lakelake · 5.4 miSouth Heron Lakelake · 4.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsHeron Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.3 mi · 611 acresHeron Meadows State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.7 mi · 200 acresValleau State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.8 mi · 309 acresOxbow State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.0 mi · 235 acresCrosse State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.1 mi · 67 acresGraham Creek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.5 mi · 90 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 LowJackson County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWinter weather Relatively ModerateIce storm Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality72% of days had good air in 2025263 of 364 days measured92 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 40, worst day 134main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Palo Alto County, IA, 55 mi away
Internet at home94% of households have a broadband subscription69% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterOkabenaserves 188 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,426 ft435 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSanford Worthington Medical Center14.9 miPost officeOkabena Post Office2.3 miTown hallHeron Lake City Hall6.0 miPoliceHeron Lake Police Department6.0 miFire stationOkabena Fire Department2.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56161 ZIP area.
