Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 53 min5:20 am – 9:13 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 32 min7:57 am – 4:29 pm
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People624 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 63.1288 householdsMedian household income $69,643Median home value $428,90098% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,740 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting17.5% unemployment rate49% of adults are in the labour force, 236 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, public administration 16%, retail 15%Average commute 29 minutes72% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 18% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 19°F, lows -1°F29 in of rain a year, on about 60 dayswettest month June39 in of snow a year, on about 23 days5 days above 90°F, 178 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pine Rvr Dam station, 18 mi away
Parks and public landsSpire Valley State Aquatic Management Area (Cass)state conservation land · 4.2 mi · 122 acresWashburn Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Cass)state conservation land · 6.4 miDuck Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.9 mi · 1,042 acresAllen Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Crow Wing)state conservation land · 8.2 mi · 51 acresRuth Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Crow Wing)state conservation land · 8.3 miBirchdale State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.6 mi · 1,427 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 LowCass County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateWinter weather Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality83% of days had good air in 2025301 of 364 days measured50 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 8 unhealthy daysMedian index 28, worst day 177main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Cass County monitors, MN
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription84% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWalkerserves 990 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,314 ft401 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalRiverwood Healthcare Center24.1 miPost officeOuting Post Office5.2 miFire stationDepartment of Natural Resources Division of Forestry Washburn Lake Ranger Station4.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56662 ZIP area.
