Big Stone County

MN · Pop. 49,738 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Big Stone County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 49,738.

$/Acre: $2,602

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 57.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax8.54%

Cost of Living Index92.6

Median Household Income$51,710

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,602

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale3901

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,756 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)235 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K293

Property Crime /100K197

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate