The basics
Total Population
494
Median Age
29.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$160,300
Lower than 64%
Median Property Tax
$1,315
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.25
Lower than 69%
Median Rent
$843
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
1.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
39.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
183.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
26.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
45.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
86.5
Higher than 80%
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 56518: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56518?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56518 is $160,300, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56518?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56518 is $1,315, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56518 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56518 cost about 2.25× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56518?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56518 is $843 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56518?
- ZIP Code 56518 averages 39.8°F year-round, summer highs near 76.5°F, winter lows around 1.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.5 (higher than 80% 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 →