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