Local servicesHospitalOlmstead Medical Center Chatfield14.4 miPost officeSpring Valley Post Office1.5 miTown hallSpring Valley City Hall1.4 miFire stationSpring Valley Fire Department1.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 elementary, 1 highElementaryKingsland Elementary School1.8 miHighKingsland High School1.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55975 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55975 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:27 am – 8:54 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:39 am – 4:35 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,597 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.91,846 householdsMedian household income $83,232Median home value $201,700Median rent $923 a month83% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,958 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting3.2% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 2,391 employedMain industries: education and health care 32%, retail 11%, manufacturing 10%Average commute 30 minutes75% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 4% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, German or Dutch 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, 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, 10 mi away
Nearby landmarksBear Creek Reservoirreservoir · 5.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGoethite State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.5 mi · 304 acresWykoff Balsam Fir State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 3.7 mi · 171 acresForestville Mystery Cave State Parkstate park · 6.6 mi · 3,326 acresSpring Valley State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.2 mi · 80 acresEtna Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 5.6 mi · 84 acresForestville Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 6.5 miSource: 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, 22 mi away
Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription63% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterSpring Valleyserves 2,580 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,341 ft409 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
