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Kandiyohi, MN — ZIP 56251

Population: 949 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 56251 (Kandiyohi, MN) is $274,758 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $164,952 after a median 42 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$274,758

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$274,758
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$275,998
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$164,952
Median list price
$257,268
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+34.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$831/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$836/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,026/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, ice storm, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.7 in
Annual snowfall
44.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,640
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,779

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Pagel's Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (50 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
CENTRACARE- RICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HUTCHINSON HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-180 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
37.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,183
Households with broadband internet
57.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,087
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 56251State medianUS median
Typical home value$274,758$298,060$285,053
Median sale price$164,952$303,661$319,906
Median days on market42 days35 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,183$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 56251?
$274,758.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56251?
$164,952.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56251?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56251?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,026/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56251?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, ice storm, winter weather.
Is ZIP 56251 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 56251. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56251?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56251?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56251?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 56251 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56251?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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