Rock County

MN · Pop. 123,545 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Rock County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 123,545.

$/Acre: $10,665
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 147 days
Broadband: 44%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 192.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax1.14%
Combined Sales Tax8.02%
Cost of Living Index93.7
Median Household Income$81,896
Poverty Rate10.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,665
Median Home Price$516K
Acres for Sale409
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season147 days
Annual Rainfall29.9 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low1°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,152 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)354 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380
Property Crime /100K294
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyWeak