McLeod County

MN · Pop. 122,266 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McLeod County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 122,266.

$/Acre: $3,525

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 84.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$38,669

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,525

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale3648

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall25.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,279 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K367

Property Crime /100K247

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate