Clay County

MN · Pop. 151,657 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Clay County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 151,657.

$/Acre: $13,310

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 462.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax8.64%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$86,147

Poverty Rate18.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,310

Median Home Price$689K

Acres for Sale1323

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall31.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,139 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K376

Property Crime /100K291

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak