The basics
Total Population
276
Median Age
41.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$105,900
Lower than 81%
Median Property Tax
$1,009
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.97
Lower than 76%
Median Rent
$810
Lower than 59%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
4.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
42.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
10
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
174.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
23.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
40.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.8
Higher than 64%
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 56581: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56581?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56581 is $105,900, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56581?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56581 is $1,009, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56581 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56581 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56581?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56581 is $810 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56581?
- ZIP Code 56581 averages 42.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 4.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.8 (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 →