Benton County

MN · Pop. 112,480 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Benton County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 112,480.

$/Acre: $3,245

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index98.5

Median Household Income$69,889

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,245

Median Home Price$293K

Acres for Sale276

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall30.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,005 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)260 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K252

Property Crime /100K204

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate