Houston County

MN · Pop. 14,850 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Houston County is a rural county in MN with a population of approximately 14,850.

$/Acre: $1,490

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 10.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax8.74%

Cost of Living Index106.1

Median Household Income$80,088

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,490

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale2830

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall27.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,760 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K501

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyStrong