The basics
Total Population
811
Median Age
45.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$142,200
Lower than 70%
Median Property Tax
$1,198
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.73
Lower than 81%
Median Rent
$660
Lower than 71%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
6.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
20
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
170.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
43.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
69.5
Near median
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 56297: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56297?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56297 is $142,200, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56297?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56297 is $1,198, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56297 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56297 cost about 1.73× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56297?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56297 is $660 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56297?
- ZIP Code 56297 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 6.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56297 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56297's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →