Nicollet County

MN · Pop. 189,222 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Nicollet County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 189,222.

$/Acre: $6,376
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 128 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 134.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax1.39%
Combined Sales Tax8.27%
Cost of Living Index94.2
Median Household Income$93,398
Poverty Rate17.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,376
Median Home Price$483K
Acres for Sale198
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season128 days
Annual Rainfall30.8 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low0°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,894 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)129 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445
Property Crime /100K554
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%
Ag EconomyWeak