Freeborn County

MN · Pop. 194,500 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Freeborn County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 194,500.

$/Acre: $11,988

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 334.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.83%

Combined Sales Tax8.71%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$62,469

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,988

Median Home Price$568K

Acres for Sale1676

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,858 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)234 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358

Property Crime /100K319

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak