ZIP Code 56240, MN
Living in 56240
Bikeability14
Walkability39
Commute72
Public Transit19
Affordability85
Public Safety95
Airports5
Hospitals78
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
983Population+45 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate49%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector59%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$547Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas49%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 56240
United States45
Minnesota28
Big Stone County6
Property Crime in 56240
United States48
Minnesota45
Big Stone County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 56240
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding23
Tornado22
Blizzard18
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 56240, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 56240, MN
St Lawrence School
25 miles, S
St Mary S School
28 miles, E
Lake Country Christian School
39 miles, E
Destiny Academy
44 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 56240, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
28 miles, E
Southwest Minnesota State University
84 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
87 miles, S
Concordia College at Moorhead
91 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 56240, MN
Holy Trinity Hospital & Grace Home
2 miles, E
Sanford Wheaton Medical Center
17 miles, N
Ortonville Area Health Services
17 miles, S
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 56240, MN
Aberdeen Regional Airport
94 miles, W
Hector International Airport
95 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
117 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
127 miles, NE