Mille Lacs County

MN · Pop. 72,221 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Mille Lacs County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 72,221.

$/Acre: $1,973

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 42.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.59%

Combined Sales Tax8.47%

Cost of Living Index104.5

Median Household Income$45,021

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,973

Median Home Price$191K

Acres for Sale3337

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,117 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)258 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415

Property Crime /100K492

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate