The basics
Total Population
1,068
Median Age
42.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$211,900
Median Property Tax
$2,253
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.49
Median Rent
$876
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-12%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
165.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
43.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.8
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 55970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 55970 is $211,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55970 is $2,253, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 55970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 55970 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55970 is $876 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55970?
- ZIP Code 55970 averages 44.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 9.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 55970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 55970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.8 (higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →