Polk County

MN · Pop. 190,703 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Polk County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 190,703.

$/Acre: $7,965

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 139 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 136.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.34%

Cost of Living Index100.7

Median Household Income$81,159

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,965

Median Home Price$467K

Acres for Sale4152

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season139 days

Annual Rainfall28.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,583 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401

Property Crime /100K344

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak