Dodge County

MN · Pop. 159,040 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Dodge County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 159,040.

$/Acre: $5,484

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 91.4/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$76,734

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,484

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale4870

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall25.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,826 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K212

Property Crime /100K148

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate