Cass County

MN · Pop. 83,148 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Cass County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 83,148.

$/Acre: $4,749

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 101.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$69,975

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,749

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale4370

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,847 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K280

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak