Yellow Medicine County

MN · Pop. 92,215 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Yellow Medicine County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 92,215.

$/Acre: $6,003

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 113.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.69%

Combined Sales Tax8.57%

Cost of Living Index102.6

Median Household Income$90,545

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,003

Median Home Price$456K

Acres for Sale4927

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall33.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,017 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K322

Property Crime /100K226

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak