Carlton County

MN · Pop. 28,960 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Carlton County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 28,960.

$/Acre: $1,772
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 138 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 41.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.62%
Combined Sales Tax7.5%
Cost of Living Index97.2
Median Household Income$60,629
Poverty Rate18.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,772
Median Home Price$323K
Acres for Sale2612
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season138 days
Annual Rainfall25.8 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low5°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,730 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)298 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K296
Property Crime /100K284
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City24 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyModerate