Fillmore County

MN · Pop. 119,537 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Fillmore County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 119,537.

$/Acre: $3,956
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 121 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 72.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.15%
Combined Sales Tax7.03%
Cost of Living Index101
Median Household Income$40,972
Poverty Rate21.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,956
Median Home Price$253K
Acres for Sale863
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season121 days
Annual Rainfall30.1 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low7°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,786 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)173 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K197
Property Crime /100K252
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate