Stevens County

MN · Pop. 93,519 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Stevens County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 93,519.

$/Acre: $11,556

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 123 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 302.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index103.5

Median Household Income$53,617

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,556

Median Home Price$566K

Acres for Sale4982

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season123 days

Annual Rainfall28 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,812 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

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 /100K215

Property Crime /100K165

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak