Lincoln County is a rural county in southwestern Minnesota, located along the South Dakota border and anchored by the Lake Benton area on the Buffalo Ridge. Established in 1873 and named for President Abraham Lincoln, the county developed as part of the region’s late-19th-century agricultural settlement and remains closely tied to the broader Prairie Coteau and Minnesota River headwaters landscape. It is small in population, with roughly 5,000 residents, and has a low-density pattern of towns and farmsteads across open prairie and rolling uplands. Agriculture—especially row-crop farming and livestock—has long been central to the local economy, complemented by wind energy development associated with the county’s elevated terrain. The county’s cultural and civic life reflects small-town institutions typical of southwest Minnesota, with services concentrated in a few communities. The county seat is Ivanhoe.

Lincoln County Local Demographic Profile

Lincoln County is a rural county in southwestern Minnesota along the South Dakota border, with its county seat in Ivanhoe. The county is part of the Prairie Coteau/upper prairie region of the state and is administered locally through county government in Ivanhoe.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Lincoln County, Minnesota, the county had:

  • Population (2020): 5,525
  • Population (2023 estimate): 5,472

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (American Community Survey profile tables for Lincoln County), county-level age distribution and sex composition are published in standard Census profile products (e.g., ACS “Age and Sex” tables). For an official local reference point and public information, visit the Lincoln County official website.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Lincoln County, Minnesota, the county’s population is reported by race and Hispanic/Latino ethnicity in the QuickFacts demographic breakdowns (Census/ACS-based county profile measures). These figures are published directly in the QuickFacts “Race and Hispanic Origin” section for Lincoln County.

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Lincoln County, Minnesota, county-level household and housing indicators are provided in the QuickFacts profile, including commonly used measures such as:

  • Number of households
  • Persons per household
  • Owner-occupied housing rate
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units
  • Median gross rent
  • Total housing units

For additional county planning and administrative context, refer to the Lincoln County official website.

Email Usage

Lincoln County, Minnesota is a sparsely populated, rural county where longer distances between households and fewer network providers can constrain fixed broadband buildout, shaping how residents access email and other online services.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published; email access trends are therefore inferred from proxy indicators such as broadband subscriptions, device availability, and age structure reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov). County profiles from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and local context from Lincoln County government support interpretation.

Digital access indicators: American Community Survey measures such as household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership are standard proxies for routine email access; lower subscription or device rates generally correspond to more reliance on smartphones, public access points, or offline communication.

Age distribution: Older median age and a larger share of seniors are commonly associated with lower rates of frequent email adoption and greater need for assisted digital services, while working-age residents drive routine email use for employment, schooling, and government communication.

Gender distribution: County-level sex composition is generally near parity and is not a primary driver of email adoption compared with age and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations: Rural last-mile coverage gaps and higher per-household infrastructure costs can limit broadband quality and consistency, affecting reliable email access.

Mobile Phone Usage

Lincoln County is in southwestern Minnesota along the South Dakota border, with the county seat at Ivanhoe. It is predominantly rural and agricultural, with small population centers separated by large areas of farmland. Low population density and long distances between towns tend to increase the cost per mile of cellular infrastructure and can contribute to coverage gaps, particularly away from highways and town centers. County geography is largely prairie with limited topographic relief; terrain generally presents fewer radio-line-of-sight obstacles than heavily forested or mountainous regions, but rural spacing still constrains network buildout.

Key distinctions: network availability vs. household adoption

  • Network availability describes where mobile broadband service is reported as available (coverage claims by providers, mapped by federal or state programs). Availability does not measure whether households subscribe, what plan types they purchase, or whether service is usable indoors or at advertised speeds.
  • Household adoption describes whether residents actually have mobile devices and subscriptions (voice/data) and whether mobile is used as the primary connection. Adoption is measured through surveys and administrative statistics and is often available only at state/metro levels or via modeled estimates rather than direct county counts.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (county-level availability; adoption limitations)

Availability indicators (coverage mapping)

  • The most widely used public source for county-area mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s broadband maps, which include mobile broadband coverage layers and can be explored down to local geographies: FCC National Broadband Map.
    • These layers are based on provider-reported coverage and are most reliable for identifying where service is claimed to exist, not for confirming consistent on-the-ground performance.
  • Minnesota’s statewide broadband resources provide context on broadband access and initiatives, but many published indicators emphasize fixed broadband rather than mobile: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Broadband Office.

Adoption indicators (subscription and device access)

  • Direct, official county-level mobile phone subscription/penetration statistics are limited. The most consistent publicly available adoption measures for local areas are derived from Census survey tables about household internet access and device types, which can indicate:
    • presence of a cellular data plan in the household,
    • reliance on smartphones for internet access,
    • and whether the household has other device types (desktop/laptop/tablet).
      These are accessed via data.census.gov (American Community Survey tables on “Computer and Internet Use”).
  • The Census Bureau’s program documentation provides definitions and survey context relevant to interpreting household device and internet access measures: American Community Survey (ACS).
  • Limitation: ACS estimates for small counties can carry substantial margins of error and may be suppressed or unstable for narrow subcategories.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G availability vs. usage)

4G LTE availability

  • In rural counties such as Lincoln County, 4G LTE has historically been the baseline mobile broadband technology and is generally more widely deployed than 5G across large geographic areas. The FCC map provides the best public, standardized view of where providers report LTE mobile broadband coverage: FCC broadband map mobile layers.
  • Limitation: The FCC map indicates reported coverage, not the share of residents who primarily use mobile data, nor actual throughput/latency experienced.

5G availability

  • 5G deployment in rural areas is often more localized (town cores, highways, and select corridors) compared with metropolitan areas. Reported 5G availability can be checked using the FCC map’s technology filters and provider layers: FCC map (filter for 5G).
  • Limitation: Countywide “5G available” claims typically mask variability (outdoor vs. indoor coverage and differences between low-band vs. mid-band deployments). Public data generally does not provide a countywide measure of consistent indoor 5G performance.

Usage patterns (adoption/behavior)

  • Publicly available sources do not provide a definitive county-specific breakdown of how residents use mobile internet (primary vs. supplementary connection, typical data consumption, streaming behavior). The closest standardized proxy is ACS household internet access and device data, which can show the prevalence of households reporting smartphone-based access and/or cellular data plans: ACS internet access and device tables on data.census.gov.
  • Limitation: ACS measures access and subscription types at the household level, not network technology generation (4G vs. 5G), and does not measure quality-of-service.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

  • County-specific device mix is most consistently captured through ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables, which differentiate among:
    • smartphones,
    • desktop or laptop computers,
    • tablets and other portable wireless computers, and
    • whether a household has internet service via a cellular data plan.
      These data are accessible via data.census.gov.
  • In rural counties, smartphone ownership is typically widespread relative to other connected devices because smartphones serve both communications and internet access roles; however, a definitive, county-specific statement requires consulting the ACS estimates and their margins of error for Lincoln County.
  • Limitation: Device ownership and subscription reporting are self-reported survey measures and do not identify handset capability (e.g., 5G-capable smartphone vs. LTE-only).

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Rural settlement pattern and infrastructure economics

  • Low population density and dispersed farmsteads increase per-user infrastructure costs for cell sites and backhaul, which can reduce coverage consistency between towns. This factor affects availability more directly than adoption.

Proximity to transportation corridors and town centers

  • Mobile coverage in rural counties tends to be strongest near towns and major roads, where demand concentration and easier backhaul access support investment. This influences the difference between “countywide availability” in maps and the lived experience at specific locations.

Household broadband substitution patterns (mobile vs. fixed)

  • Where fixed broadband options are limited or expensive, some households rely more heavily on mobile data plans or smartphone-only internet. The ACS tables on internet subscriptions (including cellular data plans) can be used to quantify the presence of cellular data plans and smartphone-based access for Lincoln County, subject to sampling uncertainty: Census ACS internet subscription and device access data.

Age structure and income

  • Demographic factors such as older age distribution and income variability can affect device upgrading rates (e.g., adoption of newer 5G-capable smartphones) and willingness to maintain multiple subscriptions (fixed broadband plus mobile). County-specific demographic profiles are available through the Census: Census demographic profiles on data.census.gov.
  • Limitation: Public datasets generally do not provide county-level smartphone “generation” (LTE vs. 5G handset) adoption.

Data limitations and best public sources for Lincoln County

This combination of sources supports a clear separation between (1) reported mobile network availability (LTE/5G coverage layers) and (2) measured household adoption and device access (ACS household survey estimates), while acknowledging that county-level, technology-specific usage metrics (4G vs. 5G usage share, smartphone capability mix, and performance) are generally not published as definitive official statistics for Lincoln County.

Social Media Trends

Lincoln County is a rural county in southwest Minnesota along the South Dakota border, with Ivanhoe as the county seat and a regional economy shaped by agriculture and small-town services. Lower population density, longer travel distances for services, and reliance on regional hubs tend to increase the practical value of social platforms for community updates, local commerce, and maintaining social ties.

User statistics (penetration and active use)

  • Local, county-specific social media penetration rates are not published in major public datasets at the county level. The most reliable figures come from statewide and national surveys that provide a strong proxy for Lincoln County’s likely usage patterns.
  • Adults using social media (U.S. baseline): About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Rural context: Social media use is generally somewhat lower in rural areas than urban/suburban areas, while still representing a majority of adults; Pew’s social media reporting commonly shows rural-adult majorities using at least one platform, with slightly reduced adoption compared with urban areas (see the same Pew Research Center overview and linked tables within that fact sheet where available).

Age group trends

Pew consistently finds age as the strongest predictor of platform use:

  • Highest overall use: 18–29 and 30–49 are the most likely to use social media broadly.
  • Middle use: 50–64 show moderate-to-high adoption, often centered on Facebook.
  • Lowest use: 65+ are least likely to use social media, though Facebook use remains comparatively higher than other platforms for this group.
    Source: Pew Research Center social media use by age.

Gender breakdown

  • Overall social media use: Pew typically finds small gender differences in whether adults use social media at all.
  • Platform differences: Gender gaps appear more at the platform level (for example, women more likely than men to use Pinterest; men often somewhat more likely to use platforms such as YouTube in certain survey waves).
    Source: Pew Research Center platform demographics.

Most-used platforms (adult usage, U.S.)

County-level platform shares are not published in standard public sources; the most defensible percentages come from national surveys:

  • YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
  • Facebook: ~68%
  • Instagram: ~47%
  • Pinterest: ~35%
  • TikTok: ~33%
  • LinkedIn: ~30%
  • X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
  • Snapchat: ~27%
  • WhatsApp: ~29%
    Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet (platform use).
    Interpretation for Lincoln County’s rural profile: Facebook and YouTube typically dominate reach, with Instagram and TikTok skewing younger and more urban/suburban on average.

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences)

  • Community information and local networking: Rural counties commonly rely on Facebook for local announcements, buy/sell activity, school and sports updates, and community event promotion, reflecting Facebook’s broad age coverage and group functionality (supported by platform reach patterns in the Pew Research Center platform data).
  • Video-first consumption: YouTube’s very high penetration indicates strong demand for instructional, news, and entertainment video; this aligns with practical uses in rural areas (how-to content, agricultural equipment tutorials, local/regional news clips).
  • Age-stratified platform roles:
    • Older adults: more likely to concentrate activity on Facebook and YouTube rather than newer short-form networks.
    • Younger adults: heavier use of Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, with more frequent daily checking and creator-driven content consumption.
  • Engagement pattern: National research finds many adults are passive consumers on at least one platform (scrolling/reading) while engaging actively (posting/commenting) in narrower contexts such as community groups; this matches the way Facebook Groups and local pages function in smaller communities (see engagement-related findings summarized across Pew internet and social reporting via the Pew Research Center Internet & Technology topic hub).

Family & Associates Records

Lincoln County, Minnesota maintains family-related vital records through the county vital records office (birth and death certificates) in coordination with the state system. Certified birth and death records are generally administered under Minnesota Department of Health vital records rules, with county issuance and state registration. Adoption records are not maintained as open public records; they are typically sealed and handled through state and court processes rather than county public access.

Public-facing databases for family events are limited. The county provides access to certain court-related and property records that can help identify family relationships in context (probate filings, marriage dissolution cases, guardianship/conservatorship matters) through Minnesota’s online court records portal and in-person court services.

Records access occurs both online and in person. Lincoln County offices provide local services and directions for obtaining certified vital records and related services via the county website: Lincoln County, Minnesota (official website). Court case information is available through Minnesota Judicial Branch – Access Case Records (MNCIS). State-level vital records information and ordering is published by Minnesota Department of Health – Vital Records.

Privacy restrictions apply: certified vital records are issued only to eligible requesters under state law; adoption files are generally confidential; some court records may be nonpublic or redacted (for example, juvenile, confidential family, or protected identity information).

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage records (marriage license and marriage certificate/record): Marriage licenses are issued at the county level and, after the ceremony, the completed license is returned and recorded as the county’s official marriage record. Certified copies are commonly used as legal proof of marriage.
  • Divorce records (divorce decree and related case filings): Divorces are civil court actions. The divorce decree (Judgment and Decree) is the final order dissolving the marriage. The case file may also include pleadings, financial affidavits, custody/parenting-time orders, and support orders.
  • Annulment records: Annulments are also civil court actions. The final court order (often titled Judgment and Decree or comparable findings/order) determines the marriage is void or voidable under Minnesota law. Annulment case files may include similar supporting documents to divorce files.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records
    • Filed/recorded by: Lincoln County’s vital records function (typically through the County Recorder or related county vital records office) and reported to the State of Minnesota’s vital records system.
    • Access: Requests for certified copies are handled through county offices and/or the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Vital Records. Index-style information is also available through statewide systems maintained by Minnesota agencies.
  • Divorce and annulment records
    • Filed by: Lincoln County District Court (part of Minnesota’s state court system). Court administration maintains the official court case record.
    • Access: Many docket entries and some documents are accessible through Minnesota’s public access court records systems; full document access depends on case type and any confidentiality protections. Certified copies of court orders and decrees are obtained from court administration.

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license/record
    • Full legal names of both parties (including prior names as recorded)
    • Date and place of marriage (city/township and county)
    • Date of license issuance and license number
    • Officiant’s name and authority; witnesses (as recorded)
    • Birth information and residence information as provided on the application (commonly date of birth/age, residence address, and birthplace)
  • Divorce decree (Judgment and Decree)
    • Parties’ names and case number
    • Date of marriage and date/place of dissolution
    • Findings on custody/legal custody and parenting time (when applicable)
    • Child support, spousal maintenance, and property/debt division orders
    • Any name change granted as part of the judgment
  • Annulment orders
    • Parties’ names and case number
    • Legal basis for annulment and court findings
    • Orders addressing children, support, and property issues where applicable

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Marriage records: Minnesota treats marriage records as vital records. Certified copies are issued under state vital records rules and identification/eligibility requirements may apply. Non-certified informational copies may be limited depending on the record and requester status.
  • Divorce and annulment court records: Minnesota court records are generally public, but access is restricted for materials made confidential by statute or court order. Common restrictions include:
    • Sealed or confidential filings and exhibits
    • Protected personal identifiers (such as Social Security numbers and certain financial account information)
    • Confidential information in matters involving minors or sensitive proceedings, as provided by Minnesota law and court rules
  • Statewide reporting: Divorce events are also reflected in state-level vital statistics; however, the authoritative legal document remains the district court’s Judgment and Decree or annulment order.

Education, Employment and Housing

Lincoln County is a rural county in southwest Minnesota on the South Dakota border, with its county seat in Ivanhoe and small-city services centered in Tyler and Lake Benton. The county’s population is small and dispersed across agricultural townships, with a relatively older age profile than Minnesota overall and day-to-day services organized around a few school districts, a small number of employers, and long-distance commuting to regional job centers.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Lincoln County’s public K–12 schooling is primarily served by three district footprints that include communities in or adjacent to the county:

  • Lincoln County School District 299 (Lake Benton) – commonly referenced as Lake Benton Public School (PK–12 campus in Lake Benton).
  • Tyler Public School District (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton) – commonly referenced as RTR Public School (serving Tyler and surrounding communities).
  • Ivanhoe Public Schools (Lincoln HI) – school services associated with Ivanhoe and Hendricks; the district commonly referenced as Lincoln HI (Ivanhoe/Hendricks area).

A single, county-only, “public schools count” varies by reporting frame (district vs. individual school buildings). A practical proxy is one main PK–12 building per district center (Lake Benton, Tyler, Ivanhoe/Hendricks), reflecting consolidation typical of rural Minnesota. For authoritative district/school listings, the Minnesota Department of Education’s district and school directory provides the most current building rosters: Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Directory.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: In rural southwest Minnesota districts, ratios are typically below the Minnesota average due to small enrollments and staffing minimums. District-level ratios are published annually by MDE and in school report cards; countywide aggregation is not consistently published.
  • Graduation rates: Minnesota reports 4-year cohort graduation rates by district and school. Lincoln County students’ graduation outcomes generally track small-cohort volatility (year-to-year swings due to small class sizes). The most current rates by district are available via the state’s Minnesota Report Card: Minnesota Report Card.

Data note: District-specific ratios and graduation rates change annually and are best cited directly from MDE’s district/school report cards rather than county rollups, which are not always reported for small counties.

Adult education levels

Adult educational attainment in Lincoln County is shaped by an agriculture- and trades-oriented economy and an older age structure.

  • High school diploma (or equivalent), adults 25+: Lincoln County is typically in the high-80% to low-90% range, comparable to or slightly below Minnesota overall.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, adults 25+: Lincoln County is typically well below the Minnesota statewide share, commonly in the teens to low-20% range.

The most recent, standardized source for adult attainment is the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) county tables: U.S. Census Bureau data (ACS).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP/college credit)

Across rural Minnesota districts serving Lincoln County communities, notable offerings commonly include:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): agriculture education, industrial arts/woods, welding/engineering basics, business, and health occupations (program availability varies by district and staffing).
  • College credit: participation in Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and/or concurrent enrollment partnerships with nearby Minnesota State institutions.
  • Advanced Placement (AP): offered in some small districts but often limited; college-in-the-schools and dual-credit models are frequently used as substitutes.

Program rosters are district-specific and reflected in each district’s course catalog and MDE report-card indicators.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Minnesota districts follow state requirements and common best practices that typically include:

  • Controlled building access (locked exterior doors during school hours, visitor check-in).
  • Emergency preparedness (fire, severe weather, and lockdown drills aligned with state guidance).
  • Student support services including school counseling and referral pathways to county/community mental health resources, with staffing levels usually constrained by small district budgets (often shared roles across grade spans).

School-level safety plans and support staffing are documented in district policy handbooks and state reporting contexts; practices are not consistently summarized at a countywide level.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Lincoln County’s unemployment is reported by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS series). In recent years, rural southwest Minnesota counties have generally recorded low unemployment, often in the 2–4% range annually, reflecting tight labor markets and small labor force counts.

The most current county unemployment series is available through:

Data note: Annual unemployment for small counties can shift notably with small changes in employment counts.

Major industries and employment sectors

Lincoln County’s economy is anchored by:

  • Agriculture (row-crop farming and related services).
  • Manufacturing (typically light manufacturing/processing, varying by community).
  • Education and health services (public schools, clinics, long-term care/assisted living in the region).
  • Retail trade and local services (serving small towns and surrounding rural areas).
  • Public administration (county/city government, public safety).

County industry mix and employment counts are published in regional profiles and QCEW-based summaries: MN DEED Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groups in similar rural southwest Minnesota labor markets include:

  • Management and business operations (small business owners, farm operators, public administration).
  • Production and transportation/material moving (manufacturing, warehousing, trucking).
  • Office and administrative support (schools, local government, health care).
  • Service occupations (health care support, food service, personal care).
  • Construction and maintenance (residential, agricultural, municipal infrastructure).

Detailed occupational shares are typically available via ACS occupation tables and DEED occupational employment statistics for broader regions rather than single rural counties: ACS occupation tables.

Commuting patterns and mean commute times

  • Commuting is commonly regional and cross-county. Residents frequently travel to larger employment centers in nearby counties and across the South Dakota border for health care, manufacturing, education, and retail jobs.
  • Mean commute time: Rural Minnesota counties similar to Lincoln County commonly fall around the low- to mid-20-minute mean commute time range (county-specific values are available in ACS commuting tables).

Primary standardized source for commute time and commute mode is ACS: ACS commuting and travel time tables.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

A substantial share of employed residents in small rural counties typically work outside the county of residence, reflecting limited local job density and the presence of a few regional job hubs. The most consistent measurement uses ACS “place of work” and county-to-county commuting flow products from the Census Bureau:

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Lincoln County’s housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, consistent with rural Minnesota:

  • Homeownership: typically around 75–85%.
  • Renter-occupied: typically around 15–25%, concentrated in the small-town cores (Ivanhoe, Tyler, Lake Benton) and senior/assisted living-adjacent units.

The most current official rates come from ACS tenure tables: ACS housing tenure tables.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value: Lincoln County generally records well below the Minnesota median, reflecting rural land markets, smaller housing sizes, and lower demand pressure than metro areas.
  • Trend: Values rose during 2020–2023 in line with statewide patterns, with smaller absolute dollar increases than metro counties. County-specific median value trends are available from ACS and can be cross-checked against local sales indicators.

Primary standardized source: ACS median home value tables.
For assessed value and property tax context, Minnesota’s property tax data portal provides county-level information: Minnesota Department of Revenue property tax statistics.

Data note: Sales-price medians from listing platforms are not comprehensive for very small markets; ACS provides comparability but is survey-based and multi-year for small counties.

Typical rent prices

Rents in Lincoln County are typically below Minnesota averages, with the rental market dominated by:

  • small multifamily buildings,
  • single-family rentals,
  • senior-oriented or income-restricted units in some communities.

County median gross rent is available in ACS: ACS gross rent tables.

Types of housing

Housing is dominated by:

  • Single-family detached homes in town centers and on rural acreages.
  • Farmhouses and rural lots associated with agricultural operations.
  • Limited apartment inventory, generally small complexes or duplex/triplex formats in the main towns.
  • Manufactured homes present in small numbers, often on private lots.

This composition is consistent with rural Great Plains housing patterns and is reflected in ACS housing-structure tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Town cores (Ivanhoe, Tyler, Lake Benton): greatest proximity to schools, clinics, grocery/convenience retail, libraries, and community facilities; higher share of rentals and smaller lot sizes.
  • Rural townships: larger lots/acreages, longer travel times to schools and services, reliance on private vehicles, and housing tied to farm operations or rural residential preferences.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Minnesota property taxes vary by:

  • local levies (county, city, school district, special districts),
  • property classification (homestead vs. non-homestead/agricultural),
  • taxable market value after exclusions.

For Lincoln County homeowners, effective tax rates in rural Minnesota commonly fall in a roughly 1% to 1.5% of market value range, but actual bills depend strongly on classification and local levies. The most reliable county-level comparisons and typical tax amounts are published by the Minnesota Department of Revenue:

Proxy note: A single “typical homeowner cost” cannot be stated definitively without the county’s current median taxable value and levy context; Minnesota’s property tax incidence varies substantially between homestead, agricultural, and seasonal/recreational property within the same county.*

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