Beltrami County

MN · Pop. 14,820 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Beltrami County is a rural county in MN with a population of approximately 14,820.

$/Acre: $1,726

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 11.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax8.61%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$62,570

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,726

Median Home Price$314K

Acres for Sale768

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,023 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K629

Property Crime /100K663

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong