Lake County

MN · Pop. 142,939 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lake County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 142,939.

$/Acre: $5,354

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 108.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax8.62%

Cost of Living Index105.8

Median Household Income$64,020

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,354

Median Home Price$390K

Acres for Sale3833

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall34 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,926 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)118 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K417

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak