Crow Wing County
MN · Pop. 67,113 · Suburban County
Crow Wing County sits in Minnesota across 998 square miles, home to 67,113 people at 67.2 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $274,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.79%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 144-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F and average winter lows of 4.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 24.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is 6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 9.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 144-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Average winter lows of 4.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Crow Wing County, MN is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 35/100
- Median home price
- $274k
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- Growing season
- 144 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 24.1"
- Broadband
- 95.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, 6 mi
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Homesteading in Crow Wing County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crow Wing County?
- Crow Wing County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 144-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F, and average winter lows of 4.6°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $274,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is 6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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