Wabasha County

MN · Pop. 43,076 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wabasha County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 43,076.

$/Acre: $4,784
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 121 days
Broadband: 52%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 103.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax0.55%
Combined Sales Tax7.43%
Cost of Living Index107.1
Median Household Income$50,286
Poverty Rate9.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,784
Median Home Price$305K
Acres for Sale2062
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season121 days
Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low6°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation4,278 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)191 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K326
Property Crime /100K354
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyWeak