Swift County

MN · Pop. 95,545 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Swift County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 95,545.

$/Acre: $6,772

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index104.9

Median Household Income$81,082

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,772

Median Home Price$468K

Acres for Sale3115

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall25.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,464 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)272 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K351

Property Crime /100K229

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak