Wright County

MN · Pop. 77,372 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wright County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 77,372.

$/Acre: $2,128
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 140 days
Broadband: 87%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 45.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax1.02%
Combined Sales Tax7.9%
Cost of Living Index95.4
Median Household Income$65,129
Poverty Rate22.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,128
Median Home Price$357K
Acres for Sale964
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season140 days
Annual Rainfall34.8 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low7°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,792 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)296 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K425
Property Crime /100K294
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyModerate