Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 40 min5:30 am – 9:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 43 min7:55 am – 4:38 pm
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People5,773 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.72,328 householdsMedian household income $86,212Median home value $258,900Median rent $829 a month83% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,288 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.7% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 3,035 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 17%, retail 11%Average commute 23 minutes76% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 3%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows 1°F31 in of rain a year, on about 61 dayswettest month June50 in of snow a year, on about 23 days10 days above 90°F, 165 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, New London station, 13 mi away
Parks and public landsSpirit Prairie State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · within reach · 182 acresPartners State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.3 mi · 79 acresRoscoe Prairie State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 1.9 mi · 57 acresZion State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.4 mi · 217 acresSalem Comm Prairie State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.5 miMiller Spring Lea Farm State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.5 mi · 73 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199431 mi away, near Blomkest, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199431 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateStearns County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighHail Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025270 of 357 days measured76 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Stearns County monitors, MN
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL14% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPaynesvilleserves 2,575 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,175 ft358 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCentra Care Paynesville Hospital1.9 miPost officePaynesville Post Office1.4 miTown hallPaynesville City Hall1.4 miPolicePaynesville Police Department1.4 miFire stationPaynesville Fire Department1.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
