Koochiching County

MN · Pop. 129,847 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Koochiching County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 129,847.

$/Acre: $5,038

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax8.27%

Cost of Living Index106.6

Median Household Income$58,483

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,038

Median Home Price$427K

Acres for Sale4933

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,924 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K319

Property Crime /100K338

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate