Lyon County

MN · Pop. 106,460 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lyon County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 106,460.

$/Acre: $4,278
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 125 days
Broadband: 84%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 91.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.61%
Combined Sales Tax7.49%
Cost of Living Index98.4
Median Household Income$75,907
Poverty Rate18%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,278
Median Home Price$265K
Acres for Sale1331
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season125 days
Annual Rainfall28.3 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low2°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,417 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)399 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K469
Property Crime /100K511
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City26 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Ag EconomyModerate