Norman County

MN · Pop. 133,183 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Norman County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 133,183.

$/Acre: $3,912

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 79.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$82,239

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,912

Median Home Price$351K

Acres for Sale4213

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall26.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,487 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K217

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate