Hennepin County

MN · Pop. 184,963 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hennepin County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 184,963.

$/Acre: $5,666

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 135.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.81%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$54,364

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,666

Median Home Price$489K

Acres for Sale608

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall25.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,193 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K343

Property Crime /100K422

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak