Redwood County

MN · Pop. 110,694 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Redwood County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 110,694.

$/Acre: $10,438
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 134 days
Broadband: 54%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 172.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.02%
Combined Sales Tax6.9%
Cost of Living Index101.7
Median Household Income$92,748
Poverty Rate23.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,438
Median Home Price$591K
Acres for Sale2655
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season134 days
Annual Rainfall28.1 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low1°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,213 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)189 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K364
Property Crime /100K259
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyWeak