The basics
Total Population
1,076
Median Age
40.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$104,300
Lower than 81%
Median Property Tax
$1,231
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.68
Lower than 81%
Median Rent
$900
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
157.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
28
Annual Snowfall (in)
43.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.8
Higher than 71%
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 56270: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56270?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56270 is $104,300, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56270?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56270 is $1,231, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56270 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56270 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56270?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56270 is $900 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56270?
- ZIP Code 56270 averages 45.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56270 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56270's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.8 (higher than 71% 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 →