The basics
Total Population
255
Median Age
43.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$167,700
Lower than 61%
Median Property Tax
$1,264
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.81
Lower than 79%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79
Winter Avg Low (°F)
-0.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
40
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
179.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
25
Annual Snowfall (in)
49.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
92.1
Higher than 88%
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 56517: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56517?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56517 is $167,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56517?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56517 is $1,264, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56517 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56517 cost about 1.81× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56517?
- ZIP Code 56517 averages 40°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around -0.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.1 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →