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