Nobles County

MN · Pop. 98,870 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Nobles County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 98,870.

$/Acre: $10,391
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 137 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 234.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax1.53%
Combined Sales Tax8.4%
Cost of Living Index104.7
Median Household Income$47,720
Poverty Rate25.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,391
Median Home Price$560K
Acres for Sale3733
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season137 days
Annual Rainfall28.4 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low4°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,663 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)385 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K419
Property Crime /100K353
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyWeak