Winona County

MN · Pop. 124,587 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Winona County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 124,587.

$/Acre: $12,174

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 120 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 234.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax7.51%

Cost of Living Index101.2

Median Household Income$42,412

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,174

Median Home Price$605K

Acres for Sale2792

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season120 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,736 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K339

Property Crime /100K260

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak