Mower County

MN · Pop. 69,479 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Mower County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 69,479.

$/Acre: $3,091
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 141 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 50.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax1.57%
Combined Sales Tax8.45%
Cost of Living Index96.5
Median Household Income$37,514
Poverty Rate18%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,091
Median Home Price$238K
Acres for Sale1641
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season141 days
Annual Rainfall29.7 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low-3°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,347 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)338 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K332
Property Crime /100K386
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Ag EconomyModerate