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