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