Becker County

MN · Pop. 128,409 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Becker County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 128,409.

$/Acre: $12,776

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 247.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index98.1

Median Household Income$54,803

Poverty Rate18.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,776

Median Home Price$600K

Acres for Sale3997

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall32.1 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,915 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)118 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K249

Property Crime /100K179

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak