The basics
Total Population
1,891
Median Age
44.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$194,800
Median Property Tax
$1,828
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.33
Median Rent
$815
Home prices & appreciation
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Pandemic Gain %
41%
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)
24.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
49.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.6
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 56540: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56540?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56540 is $194,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56540?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56540 is $1,828, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56540 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56540 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56540?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56540 is $815 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56540?
- ZIP Code 56540 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 56540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.6 (higher than 64% 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 →