Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 26 min5:28 am – 8:54 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:40 am – 4:36 pm
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People520 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.5198 householdsMedian household income $98,214Median home value $172,200Median rent $761 a month83% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,766 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.1% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 281 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, hospitality, food and recreation 13%, transport, warehousing and utilities 11%Average commute 28 minutes73% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher89% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 21°F, lows 5°F37 in of rain a year, on about 68 dayswettest month June51 in of snow a year, on about 28 days4 days above 90°F, 171 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Grand Meadow station, 8 mi away
Parks and public landsCartney State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.8 mi · 481 acresLake Louise State Parkstate park · 5.0 mi · 851 acresGoethite State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.3 mi · 304 acresEtna Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 6.7 mi · 84 acresUpper Iowa River State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.1 mi · 127 acresNosek State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.0 mi · 137 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 LowFillmore County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateLandslide Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025239 of 344 days measured97 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Olmsted County, MN, 27 mi away
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription82% have cable, fibre or DSL3% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterOstranderserves 256 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,346 ft410 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOlmstead Medical Center Chatfield21.8 miPost officeOstrander Post Office2.4 miTown hallOstrander City Hall2.3 miPoliceGrand Meadow Police Department8.4 miFire stationOstrander Fire Department2.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55961 ZIP area.
