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