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