ZIP Code 56479, MN
Living in 56479
Bikeability16
Walkability47
Commute71
Public Transit20
Affordability85
Public Safety86
Airports3
Hospitals89
Colleges68
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Schools40
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Residents
5.2kPopulation-337 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$564Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in 56479
United States45
Minnesota28
Wadena County9
Property Crime in 56479
United States48
Minnesota45
Wadena County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 56479
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding20
Tornado18
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 56479, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 56479, MN
Sacred Heart Area School
5 miles, S
Pioneer Amish Parochial School
15 miles, SW
Green Meadow-Hillside
20 miles, W
Living Waters Mennonite School
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 56479, MN
Saint Johns University
62 miles, S
College of Saint Benedict
64 miles, S
Saint Cloud State University
68 miles, SE
Oak Hills Christian College
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 56479, MN
Lakewood Health System
6 miles, S
Tri County Hospital
16 miles, W
Community Behavioral Health Hospital-Baxter
26 miles, E
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 56479, MN
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
32 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
71 miles, SE
Bemidji Regional Airport
75 miles, N
Hector International Airport
102 miles, W