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