Cottonwood County

MN · Pop. 22,398 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Cottonwood County is a rural county in MN with a population of approximately 22,398.

$/Acre: $1,325

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 120 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 20.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.96%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index103

Median Household Income$59,930

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,325

Median Home Price$260K

Acres for Sale293

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season120 days

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,254 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)383 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K522

Property Crime /100K399

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyStrong