ZIP Code 56297, MN
Living in 56297
Bikeability65
Walkability42
Commute89
Public Transit23
Affordability94
Public Safety93
Airports38
Hospitals78
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
865Population+61 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$450Median Monthly Rent+$18 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 56297
United States45
Minnesota28
Yellow Medicine County11
Property Crime in 56297
United States48
Minnesota45
Yellow Medicine County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 56297
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado21
Blizzard14
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 56297, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 56297, MN
True Light Christian School
18 miles, SW
Holy Redeemer School
18 miles, SW
St Anne School
21 miles, SE
St John Lutheran School
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 56297, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
17 miles, SW
Martin Luther College
57 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
66 miles, W
University of Minnesota-Morris
68 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 56297, MN
Avera Granite Falls
12 miles, N
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
18 miles, SW
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
22 miles, E
Chippewa County Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 56297, MN
Joe Foss Field
94 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
95 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
140 miles, NE