Douglas County

MN · Pop. 199,757 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 199,757.

$/Acre: $10,902

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 428.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index102.8

Median Household Income$94,872

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,902

Median Home Price$563K

Acres for Sale75

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall30.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,095 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K337

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak