Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:37 am – 9:04 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:49 am – 4:45 pm
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People1,632 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.2677 householdsMedian household income $72,554Median home value $169,800Median rent $743 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,528 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.7% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 734 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 18%, farming, forestry and mining 13%Average commute 24 minutes75% drive alone, 8% 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 languages24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, Spanish 2%2% 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 24°F, lows 6°F31 in of rain a year, on about 61 dayswettest month May49 in of snow a year, on about 37 days9 days above 90°F, 161 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sherburn 3wsw station, 3 mi away; snow from Lakefield 2ne
Nearby landmarksFox Lakelake · 3.2 miRound Lakelake · 4.4 miWeber Islandisland · 2.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsFour Corners State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.5 mi · 309 acresFox Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.7 miCaron State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.7 mi · 417 acresSeymour Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.2 mi · 160 acresRooney Run State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.3 mi · 191 acresKrahmer State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.2 mi · 382 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 LowMartin County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: 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, 41 mi away
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription70% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSherburnserves 1,058 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,303 ft397 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSanford Jackson Medical Center12.6 miPost officeSherburn Post Office2.1 miTown hallSherburn City Hall2.1 miPoliceSherburn - Welcome Police Department2.1 miFire stationSherburn Volunteer Fire Department1.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 elementary, 1 highHighMartin County West Junior / Senior High School1.8 miElementarySherburn Elementary School2.0 miCollegeMinnesota West Community and Technical College Jackson Campus12.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56171 ZIP area.
