ZIP Code 56278, MN
Living in 56278
Bikeability
18
Walkability
40
Commute
100
Public Transit
26
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
6
Hospitals
77
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.7k
Population
-161 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate46%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office29%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$105k
Median Home Value
+$9.1k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$506
Median Monthly Rent
+$152 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas16%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 56278
United States45
Minnesota28
Big Stone County6
Property Crime in 56278
United States48
Minnesota45
Big Stone County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 56278
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado20
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 56278, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 56278, MN
St Lawrence School
15 miles, SW
St Mary S School
28 miles, NE
Lake Country Christian School
37 miles, E
School of St Peter
44 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 56278, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
29 miles, NE
Southwest Minnesota State University
69 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
74 miles, S
Saint Johns University
98 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 56278, MN
Ortonville Area Health Services
4 miles, SW
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
15 miles, SW
Holy Trinity Hospital & Grace Home
15 miles, N
Appleton Municipal Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 56278, MN
Aberdeen Regional Airport
99 miles, W
Hector International Airport
111 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
113 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, S