Pope County

MN · Pop. 178,168 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Pope County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 178,168.

$/Acre: $6,689

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 109.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$57,333

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,689

Median Home Price$429K

Acres for Sale1785

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall27 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,853 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)193 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K253

Property Crime /100K221

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak