Kandiyohi County

MN · Pop. 167,036 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Kandiyohi County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 167,036.

$/Acre: $4,920
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 133 days
Broadband: 72%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 100/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.62%
Combined Sales Tax7.5%
Cost of Living Index96.5
Median Household Income$89,408
Poverty Rate22%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,920
Median Home Price$349K
Acres for Sale4567
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season133 days
Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low-2°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,411 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)288 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K348
Property Crime /100K400
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City33 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyModerate