Olmsted County

MN · Pop. 122,735 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Olmsted County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 122,735.

$/Acre: $3,765

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 71.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax8.69%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$84,530

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,765

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale3749

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall34.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,771 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K296

Property Crime /100K405

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate