Otter Tail County

MN · Pop. 81,073 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Otter Tail County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 81,073.

$/Acre: $3,229

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 71.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.06%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$46,126

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,229

Median Home Price$244K

Acres for Sale1263

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall27.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,417 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K299

Property Crime /100K180

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate