Local servicesHospitalSanford Canby Medical Center12.2 miPost officeTaunton Post Office2.0 miTown hallPorter Fire Hall5.2 miPoliceCity of Minneota Police Department5.7 miFire stationTaunton Fire Department Station 12.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeMinnesota West Community and Technical College Canby Campus12.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56291 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56291 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 34 min5:39 am – 9:13 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 49 min7:58 am – 4:46 pm
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People397 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.5173 householdsMedian household income $63,438Median home value $183,900Median rent $625 a month93% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,389 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.4% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 198 employedMain industries: education and health care 20%, construction 15%, farming, forestry and mining 12%Average commute 23 minutes77% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 7% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, German or Dutch 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 23°F, lows 5°F28 in of rain a year, on about 55 dayswettest month June48 in of snow a year, on about 22 days15 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Canby station, 12 mi away
Nearby landmarksNorth Branch Yellow Medicine Riverriver · 2.0 miBurton Lakelake · 4.6 miSouth Branch Yellow Medicine Riverriver · 5.1 miPorter Reservoirreservoir · 5.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsAntler State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.2 mi · 174 acresLower Antelope Valley State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.3 mi · 221 acresErie State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.8 mi · 69 acresSwede Prairie State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.5 mi · 82 acresMiddle Antelope Valley State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.7 mi · 379 acresUpper Antelope Valley State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.8 mi · 162 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 LowLyon County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality77% of days had good air in 2025281 of 365 days measured77 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 161main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lyon County monitors, MN
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterTauntonserves 135 people from ground water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,149 ft350 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
