Anoka County

MN · Pop. 177,686 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Anoka County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 177,686.

$/Acre: $12,760
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 137 days
Broadband: 59%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 404.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.62%
Combined Sales Tax7.5%
Cost of Living Index92.2
Median Household Income$76,299
Poverty Rate19.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,760
Median Home Price$744K
Acres for Sale1292
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season137 days
Annual Rainfall32.3 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low6°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,779 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)325 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K318
Property Crime /100K359
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%
Ag EconomyWeak