Watonwan County

MN · Pop. 163,752 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Watonwan County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 163,752.

$/Acre: $4,932

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 98.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index101.9

Median Household Income$45,931

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,932

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale2060

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,932 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K363

Property Crime /100K465

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate