Murray County

MN · Pop. 160,599 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Murray County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 160,599.

$/Acre: $5,332

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 98.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax7.13%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$41,079

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,332

Median Home Price$472K

Acres for Sale2777

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,644 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)276 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K313

Property Crime /100K287

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate