The basics
Total Population
1,050
Median Age
39.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$235,500
Median Property Tax
$2,136
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.63
Median Rent
$742
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-6.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
2.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
41.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
170.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
24.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
49.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76
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 56579: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56579?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56579 is $235,500, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56579?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56579 is $2,136, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56579 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56579 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56579?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56579 is $742 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56579?
- ZIP Code 56579 averages 41.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 2.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76 (higher than 64% 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 →