Steele County

MN · Pop. 86,979 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Steele County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 86,979.

$/Acre: $2,772

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 50.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$39,920

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,772

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale2055

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall26.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,340 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K390

Property Crime /100K488

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate