Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 29 min5:34 am – 9:03 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 54 min7:48 am – 4:41 pm
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People596 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.9244 householdsMedian household income $73,750Median home value $188,600Median rent $783 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,957 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.9% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 324 employedMain industries: retail 19%, education and health care 18%, manufacturing 14%Average commute 26 minutes77% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 8% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Arabic 4%, German or Dutch 2%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 63°FColdest month January: highs 26°F, lows 8°F33 in of rain a year, on about 59 dayswettest month June46 in of snow a year, on about 20 days16 days above 90°F, 156 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Amboy station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksPorter Lakelake · 1.8 miReinke Sloughlake · 1.5 miWatonwan Riverriver · 9.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsEvans Slough State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.5 mi · 165 acresIda Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Blue Earth)state conservation land · 4.4 mi · 170 acresCase Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.0 miGage State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.5 miMaple River State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.2 mi · 318 acresGeorge & Elizabeth Lange State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 10.0 mi · 74 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 LowBlue Earth County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality65% of days had good air in 2025233 of 357 days measured110 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 5 unhealthy daysMedian index 42, worst day 180main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Blue Earth County monitors, MN
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription53% have cable, fibre or DSL21% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVernon Centerserves 323 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,035 ft315 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMadelia Community Hospital and Clinic11.3 miPost officeVernon Center Post Office3.0 miTown hallAmboy City Hall5.6 miPoliceAmboy - Vernon Center Police Department5.6 miFire stationVernon Center Fire and Rescue2.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56090 ZIP area.
