Waseca County

MN · Pop. 152,577 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Waseca County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 152,577.

$/Acre: $8,311

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 134.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$47,482

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,311

Median Home Price$461K

Acres for Sale4353

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall31.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,556 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K345

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak