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