Chippewa County

MN · Pop. 49,816 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Chippewa County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 49,816.

$/Acre: $6,253

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 144.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$83,836

Poverty Rate16.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,253

Median Home Price$469K

Acres for Sale2965

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall26.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,595 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)187 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K347

Property Crime /100K396

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak