The basics
Total Population
2,255
Median Age
34
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$167,700
Median Property Tax
$1,703
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.29
Median Rent
$675
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
33%
Recession Drop %
-15%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
2.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
40.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
183.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
50.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75
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 56481: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56481?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56481 is $167,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56481?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56481 is $1,703, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56481 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56481 cost about 2.29× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56481?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56481 is $675 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56481?
- ZIP Code 56481 averages 40.2°F year-round, summer highs near 76.2°F, winter lows around 2.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56481 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56481's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% 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 →