Meeker County

MN · Pop. 184,743 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Meeker County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 184,743.

$/Acre: $14,082

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 435.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.31%

Combined Sales Tax8.19%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$68,136

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,082

Median Home Price$740K

Acres for Sale1586

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,154 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)187 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K320

Property Crime /100K432

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak