Pipestone County

MN · Pop. 188,931 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Pipestone County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 188,931.

$/Acre: $8,057

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 142.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.79%

Cost of Living Index104.4

Median Household Income$81,906

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,057

Median Home Price$471K

Acres for Sale2712

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall26.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,251 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)287 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K350

Property Crime /100K439

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak