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