Local servicesHospitalAllina Health United Hospital - Hastings Regina Campus6.9 miPost officeVermillion Post Officeunder a mileTown hallVermillion City Hallunder a milePoliceDakota County Sheriff's Office6.2 miFire stationRandolph - Hampton Fire Department Station 24.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementarySaint John The Baptist Catholic Schoolunder a mileCollegeInver Hills Community College11.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55085 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55085 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 35 min5:26 am – 9:01 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 49 min7:45 am – 4:34 pm
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People371 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.1142 householdsMedian household income $107,500Median home value $311,800Median rent $1,208 a month91% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,613 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.3% unemployment rate59% of adults are in the labour force, 173 employedMain industries: construction 17%, education and health care 16%, retail 13%Average commute 21 minutes89% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 3°F34 in of rain a yearwettest month June41 in of snow a year, on about 26 days8 days above 90°F, 159 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr station, 7 mi away; snow from Farmington 3 Nw
Parks and public landsSo. Branch Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area (Dakota)state conservation land · 2.3 mi · 62 acresChimney Rock State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 3.7 mi · 76 acresVermillion Highlands Research Recreation and State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.7 mi · 2,840 acresVermillion River State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.3 mi · 1,079 acresWallin Parkpark · 5.2 miSpring Lake Park (Dakota County)park · 5.6 mi · 252 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 ModerateDakota County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighHail Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025267 of 365 days measured88 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 5 unhealthy daysMedian index 35, worst day 175main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Dakota County monitors, MN
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription81% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVermillionserves 451 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation841 ft256 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
