Pennington County

MN · Pop. 75,609 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pennington County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 75,609.

$/Acre: $4,096

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 87.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax8.25%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$66,603

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,096

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale3313

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall30.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,259 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)346 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K202

Property Crime /100K152

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate