Cook County

MN · Pop. 29,504 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cook County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 29,504.

$/Acre: $1,773

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 26.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax8.34%

Cost of Living Index105.9

Median Household Income$50,592

Poverty Rate9.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,773

Median Home Price$186K

Acres for Sale4574

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall32.9 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,690 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)280 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate