Renville County

MN · Pop. 172,931 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Renville County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 172,931.

$/Acre: $7,279

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 128 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 124.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax8.28%

Cost of Living Index103.7

Median Household Income$58,118

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,279

Median Home Price$537K

Acres for Sale4290

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season128 days

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,371 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K230

Property Crime /100K276

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak