Kittson County

MN · Pop. 72,699 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Kittson County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 72,699.

$/Acre: $3,188
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 143 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 57.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.66%
Combined Sales Tax7.54%
Cost of Living Index95.1
Median Household Income$93,399
Poverty Rate15%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,188
Median Home Price$221K
Acres for Sale2978
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season143 days
Annual Rainfall32.1 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low0°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,924 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)187 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K400
Property Crime /100K358
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City28 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate