Le Sueur County

MN · Pop. 143,876 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Le Sueur County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 143,876.

$/Acre: $5,730

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 97.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax8.75%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$78,804

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,730

Median Home Price$328K

Acres for Sale3732

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,453 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K586

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate