Climax is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, home to about 209 people across 0.9 square miles. Its ZIP code is 56523.
Homes sold for a median of $84 per square foot in the three months ending August 2026.
Mostly Climax; also Vineland and Roome
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| Nearest major airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)260 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)23 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Minneapolis, MN255 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Chicago, IL605 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Climax; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Climax had 243 residents in the 2020 census, up 0% since 2000.
It’s the 1819th largest of 2,727 towns in Minnesota by population.
Polk County grew from 35,429 residents in 1900 to 31,192 in 2020.
Polk County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 80°F in summer, and winter lows average -4°F. About 22.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Crookston Nw Exp Stn, MN weather station (15 miles away).
8,944 jobs at 733 businesses in Polk County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Nearest hospitals
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Public schools here are run by Climax-Shelly Public Schools. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
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| Climax ElementaryClimax | Pre-K–5 | 65 | Public | 5.9 mi |
| Climax SecondaryClimax | 6–12 | 94 | Public | 5.9 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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Shares ZIP codes with Vineland, Roome, Tynsid and Hubbard Township (Polk County).
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