The basics
Total Population
905
Median Age
46.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$137,500
Lower than 71%
Median Property Tax
$915
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.71
Lower than 81%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
-0.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
38.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
186.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
23.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
45.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
54
Lower than 63%
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 56686: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56686?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56686 is $137,500, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56686?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56686 is $915, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56686 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56686 cost about 1.71× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56686?
- ZIP Code 56686 averages 38.4°F year-round, summer highs near 75.8°F, winter lows around -0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56686 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56686's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →