Lincoln County

MN · Pop. 170,561 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 170,561.

$/Acre: $10,177

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 170.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index107

Median Household Income$37,217

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,177

Median Home Price$498K

Acres for Sale2565

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,499 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K337

Property Crime /100K412

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak