Scott County

MN · Pop. 165,746 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Scott County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 165,746.

$/Acre: $12,979

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 309.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax8.24%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$44,785

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,979

Median Home Price$738K

Acres for Sale948

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall32.6 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,741 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K208

Property Crime /100K219

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak