Goodhue County

MN · Pop. 56,645 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Goodhue County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 56,645.

$/Acre: $1,981

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 40.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.45%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$78,703

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,981

Median Home Price$166K

Acres for Sale1754

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall30.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,399 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K397

Property Crime /100K264

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate