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