Lake of the Woods County

MN · Pop. 175,914 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lake of the Woods County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 175,914.

$/Acre: $6,171

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 140.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$71,818

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,171

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale2804

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,639 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K470

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak