Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min5:27 am – 8:54 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 55 min7:39 am – 4:34 pm
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People899 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.3392 householdsMedian household income $72,500Median home value $230,800Median rent $843 a month79% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,656 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.6% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 502 employedMain industries: education and health care 29%, retail 15%, manufacturing 11%Average commute 28 minutes77% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 6% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 24°F, lows 4°F37 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month June42 in of snow a year, on about 30 days8 days above 90°F, 166 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Preston station, 10 mi away
Nearby landmarksRoot River State Trail Fountain Trailheadtrailhead · 6.3 miMiddle Branch Root Riverriver · 7.0 miNorth Branch Root Riverriver · 7.0 miBear Creek Reservoirreservoir · 6.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsWykoff Balsam Fir State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 2.0 mi · 171 acresForestville Mystery Cave State Parkstate park · 5.4 mi · 3,326 acresLittle Jordan Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 4.0 miPin Oak Prairie State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 4.8 mi · 182 acresForestville Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 6.1 miWilliam Pease State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.7 mi · 65 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowFillmore County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateLandslide Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025239 of 344 days measured97 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Olmsted County, MN, 20 mi away
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWykoffserves 444 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,257 ft383 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOlmstead Medical Center Chatfield8.7 miPost officeWykoff Post Office1.5 miTown hallWykoff City Hall1.5 miPoliceFountain Police Department6.2 miFire stationWykoff Fire Department1.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
