Martin County

Martin County is located in south-central Minnesota along the Iowa border, within the prairie and agricultural region of the state. Established in 1857 and named for early Minnesota settler Morgan Lewis Martin, the county developed around farming communities and railroad-era towns that linked southern Minnesota to regional markets. Martin County is small in population, with roughly 20,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural outside its main towns. The landscape is characterized by gently rolling plains, extensive cropland, and a notable concentration of lakes, including portions of the Fairmont chain of lakes that shape local recreation and settlement patterns. The economy is centered on agriculture and related agribusiness, with additional employment in manufacturing, services, and local government. Cultural life reflects southern Minnesota’s small-town institutions, including schools, civic organizations, and community events. The county seat is Fairmont, which serves as the primary administrative and commercial center.

Martin County is in south-central Minnesota along the Iowa border, with Fairmont as the county seat. For county services and local planning resources, visit the Martin County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov profile for Martin County, the county’s population size and related demographic totals are published in the county profile tables (Decennial Census and American Community Survey program releases are reflected in the profile).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Martin County profile, age distribution (standard ACS age brackets and median age) and sex composition (male/female shares) are reported in the “Age and Sex” sections of the profile.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Martin County profile, racial categories (e.g., White, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Some Other Race, Two or More Races) and Hispanic/Latino ethnicity are reported in the “Race and Hispanic Origin” sections.

Household and Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Martin County profile, household counts and characteristics (including average household size and family/nonfamily households) and housing indicators (including total housing units, occupancy/vacancy, and owner/renter occupancy) are reported in the “Households and Families” and “Housing” sections.

Source Notes

The U.S. Census Bureau county profile linked above compiles official county-level statistics from the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS). For program definitions and methodology, see the American Community Survey (ACS) program documentation.

Martin County, in south-central Minnesota, is largely rural with small population centers, a geography that tends to raise per-household infrastructure costs and can constrain high-quality internet service—key for routine email access.

Direct, county-level email-usage statistics are not typically published, so broadband and device access serve as proxies for email adoption. The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) household internet and computer measures provide the most commonly used indicators for whether residents can reliably use email at home (broadband subscription, computer ownership, and smartphone-only access patterns).

Age structure influences email adoption because older populations are less likely to adopt or intensively use online services. The county’s age distribution is available through ACS demographic tables and local profiles published by Minnesota DEED regional and county data.

Gender composition is generally less predictive of email access than age and connectivity, but it is documented in ACS sex-by-age tables for contextual comparison.

Connectivity constraints are reflected in availability and performance reporting from the FCC National Broadband Map and state coverage work by the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development.

Introduction: Martin County’s setting and connectivity context

Martin County is in south-central Minnesota along the Iowa border, with the county seat in Fairmont. The county is predominantly rural with small population centers separated by agricultural land and lakes. These characteristics generally increase the cost and complexity of building dense mobile networks compared with metropolitan Minnesota because cell sites must cover larger areas with fewer users per square mile. For official geography and population context, see the U.S. Census Bureau’s county profile via Census.gov.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

• Network availability refers to whether mobile providers report service (voice/LTE/5G) in a given area. Availability is typically represented as coverage maps and modeled service areas.
• Household adoption refers to whether residents subscribe to mobile service, rely on smartphones for internet access, or have home broadband. Adoption depends on income, age, device ownership, pricing, and digital skills as well as coverage.

County-level reporting is more complete for availability than for adoption. Most adoption measures are published at the state, metropolitan/nonmetropolitan, or tract level rather than as a single county statistic.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (where available)

What is measurable at county scale

• Direct county-level “mobile penetration” (subscriptions per 100 people) is not typically published for individual U.S. counties in standard public statistical products. Mobile subscription metrics are generally released at national or state levels (or by carrier/industry sources) rather than by county.
• Proxy indicators at sub-county geography (tract/block group) are available and can be aggregated, but they are not commonly published as a single “Martin County mobile adoption rate” in official dashboards.

Household internet access and smartphone-related indicators (best public proxies)

• The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) publishes measures such as:
  • Households with a broadband internet subscription
  • Households with a cellular data plan
  • Households with a smartphone
  • Households that are smartphone-only (cellular data plan with no other internet subscription), depending on the ACS table and year
    These metrics are accessible through Census.gov (search within ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables for Martin County, MN).
• Limitation: ACS estimates are survey-based and have margins of error that can be substantial for smaller counties. County values are usable but should be interpreted with the published uncertainty.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (4G/5G availability)

Reported 4G LTE and 5G availability

• The primary public source for provider-reported mobile broadband coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC). The FCC provides map views and downloadable data layers for mobile broadband availability by technology and provider, including LTE and 5G variants. Relevant source: the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Limitation: FCC mobile availability reflects provider-reported coverage and modeling and may not match on-the-ground performance in all locations, especially in fringe and lake/terrain-affected areas.

Typical rural usage pattern considerations (without asserting county-specific behavior)

• In rural counties, mobile internet use often includes a mix of:
  • On-device smartphone use over LTE/5G
  • Mobile hotspot/tethering for laptops/tablets
  • Fixed wireless or wired broadband where available
    County-specific usage shares are not generally published, so patterns should be inferred only from available household internet subscription tables (ACS) and broadband availability datasets (FCC BDC).

Performance and congestion (data availability limits)

• Public, official datasets focus more on availability than experienced speeds for mobile at the county level. Performance can vary by signal strength, tower backhaul, device capability, and local congestion.
• The FCC map includes availability thresholds and reported maximum speeds, but these are not the same as independently measured typical speeds.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What can be documented using public datasets

• ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables available through Census.gov include household access to:
  • Smartphones
  • Computers (desktop/laptop)
  • Tablets or other portable wireless computers
  • Other/combined device measures (varies by ACS table vintage)
    These tables can be used to describe the device mix for Martin County households, with the same margin-of-error limitations noted above.

Practical interpretation for Martin County (without adding unsupported numeric claims)

• Smartphone access is typically the most widespread personal internet-capable device category in U.S. household surveys, while desktop/laptop ownership and home broadband subscriptions often vary more by income and age. County-level confirmation requires citing the Martin County ACS table outputs rather than assuming exact shares.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Martin County

Geography, settlement pattern, and land use

• Low population density and dispersed housing increase the distance between cell sites needed for broad coverage, which can reduce signal quality indoors and on the edges of coverage footprints.
• Lakes and variable terrain in parts of southern Minnesota can affect line-of-sight and radio propagation locally, contributing to coverage variability even where a provider reports service.
• These factors influence availability and quality, not adoption directly.

Demographics and economics (best documented via ACS)

• Age distribution, income, and educational attainment are commonly associated with differences in device ownership and broadband subscription types. County-level demographic profiles and relevant internet/device indicators are available through Census.gov (ACS).
• Limitation: This establishes correlation in many studies, but county-specific causal statements require dedicated local research.

Institutional and program context (state-level sources; not county-specific adoption)

• Minnesota broadband planning and mapping resources can provide context on regional infrastructure initiatives and coverage challenges. A primary entry point is the Minnesota broadband office information hosted by the state (commonly referenced as the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) broadband page).
• These sources are useful for understanding statewide policy and mapping approaches; they do not substitute for county-specific adoption statistics.

Summary of what is known vs. limited at county level

• Most reliable county-scale indicators for adoption: ACS household measures (cellular data plan, smartphone ownership, broadband subscription) via Census.gov, with margins of error.
• Most reliable county-scale indicators for availability: FCC BDC mobile coverage by technology/provider via the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Common limitation: A single definitive “mobile penetration rate” or “4G/5G usage share” for Martin County is not typically published in official public datasets; available sources distinguish coverage and subscriptions but do not fully describe real-world usage intensity or performance at the county level.

Martin County is in south-central Minnesota along the Iowa border, with Fairmont as the county seat and largest city. The county’s economy is strongly shaped by agriculture and food processing, and its population is comparatively older and more rural than Minnesota overall—factors that tend to align with higher Facebook use and lower adoption of newer, video-first platforms than in large metro areas.

User statistics (local context and best-available proxies)

• Local (county-specific) social media penetration: No regularly published, methodologically consistent dataset provides platform-by-platform usage rates specifically for Martin County. Most credible measures are available at the U.S. national level and, to a lesser extent, for states or metro areas.
• National benchmark (adults using social media): ~7 in 10 U.S. adults report using at least one social media site. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
• Local adoption expectation (rural/older counties): Martin County’s rural profile and older median age generally correspond to lower overall adoption than large urban counties, but Facebook remains near-universal among social-media users in many rural areas, consistent with national patterns reported by Pew.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on U.S. adult patterns from Pew, usage is highest among younger adults and declines with age:

• Ages 18–29: highest overall social media use (nationally, commonly ~9 in 10 using social media).
• Ages 30–49: high use (often ~8 in 10).
• Ages 50–64: moderate-to-high use (often ~7 in 10).
• Ages 65+: lower but substantial (often ~4–5 in 10). Source: Pew Research Center (usage by age).

Implication for Martin County: With a comparatively older age structure than Minnesota’s largest metro counties, the county’s platform mix typically skews toward Facebook (and often YouTube) rather than TikTok-heavy usage.

Gender breakdown (U.S. adult benchmark)

Pew’s national findings show gender skews differ by platform more than for “any social media” overall:

• Women are more likely than men to use Pinterest and Instagram.
• Men are more likely than women to use some discussion- or forum-oriented platforms (patterns vary by survey year).
• Facebook and YouTube are broadly used across genders with smaller gaps than Pinterest. Source: Pew Research Center (usage by gender).

Implication for Martin County: The overall gender split in social media use is typically closer to parity than age differences, but platform-specific differences (notably Pinterest’s female skew) generally persist.

Most-used platforms (percentages from reputable surveys; national adult benchmarks)

The most consistently high-reach platforms among U.S. adults are:

• YouTube: ~8 in 10 U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~2 in 3 U.S. adults
• Instagram: ~1 in 2 U.S. adults
• Pinterest: ~4 in 10 U.S. adults
• TikTok: ~1 in 3 U.S. adults
• LinkedIn: ~1 in 3 U.S. adults
• X (formerly Twitter): ~1 in 5 U.S. adults
  Source: Pew Research Center platform usage estimates.

Local expectation for Martin County’s ranking: Facebook and YouTube typically lead by reach in rural Midwestern counties; Instagram tends to be stronger among younger residents; TikTok is most concentrated among younger adults; LinkedIn usage is often lower outside major professional hubs.

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences)

• News and local information: Facebook remains a primary venue for community updates, local events, buy/sell activity, and school or civic announcements in many rural counties, aligning with national findings that social platforms are commonly used for news and local information flows. Reference: Pew Research Center research on social media and news.
• Video-led engagement: YouTube’s high penetration supports long-form how-to, farming/ag equipment, sports, and local-interest viewing; TikTok and Instagram Reels concentrate more among younger adults, emphasizing short-form video.
• Messaging and groups: Community “Groups” and event sharing tend to drive repeat engagement on Facebook in smaller communities; direct messaging use often complements public posting, reflecting broader U.S. trends toward private or semi-private sharing.
• Platform role separation: Common pattern is Facebook for community and local networks, YouTube for entertainment/information, Instagram/TikTok for youth-oriented content discovery, and LinkedIn for job/professional signaling (more limited in smaller labor markets).

Note on data limits: The percentages above are from large, reputable U.S. surveys and provide the most defensible quantitative baseline; county-level platform penetration for Martin County is not routinely published in a comparable public series.

Martin County family-related public records primarily include vital records (birth and death) and court records affecting family status (marriage dissolution, custody, guardianship, adoption-related court filings). In Minnesota, certified birth and death certificates are issued by local vital records offices and the state; Martin County processes local requests through the county recorder/registrar functions. The county also maintains real estate and related recorded documents that can reference family relationships (for example, probate-related recordings).

Public databases include county-level recorded-document search tools and statewide court access for many case types. Recorded land records are typically searchable through the Martin County Recorder resources on the official site: Martin County, Minnesota (official website). Many district court case records are accessible through Minnesota Judicial Branch – Access to Court Records (MNCIS).

Access is available online through the above portals and in person at the relevant offices at the Martin County Government Center (recorder/vital records and court administration). Requests for certified vital records generally require an application, identity verification, and a fee, handled locally or through the state: Minnesota Department of Health – Vital Records.

Privacy restrictions apply: Minnesota limits access to non-public vital records and many family court case details; adoption records are generally confidential, with access governed by statute and court order processes rather than open public inspection.

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

• Marriage license application and license: Created when a couple applies to marry through a county vital records office.
• Marriage certificate/record: Filed after the marriage is performed and returned to the county for registration as a vital record.
• Certified copies: Issued as certified vital records copies for legal purposes.

Divorce records (decrees and related case records)

• Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (commonly called a divorce decree): The final court order ending a marriage, maintained within the district court case file.
• Divorce case register/summary docket: Court-maintained record of filings and proceedings.
• Certified copies: Issued as certified court records (decree and other orders) by the court administrator.

Annulments

• Judgment and Decree of Annulment (or equivalent court order): A court judgment declaring a marriage void or voidable under Minnesota law, maintained as a district court case record.
• Certified copies: Issued by the court administrator as certified court records.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Martin County marriage records (vital records)

• Filing/maintenance: Marriage records are filed at the county level and maintained as vital records by Martin County (typically through the county vital records function, often administered via the Recorder/License Center services).
• Access: Certified copies are generally requested from Martin County for county-held records. State-level copies are available through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Vital Records.
• Statewide indexes: Minnesota maintains a statewide marriage index through MDH for many years of records, which supports searching and copy requests.
  Reference: Minnesota Department of Health – Vital Records

Martin County divorce and annulment records (court records)

• Filing/maintenance: Divorce and annulment records are filed in Minnesota District Court, within the judicial district that includes Martin County. The official record is maintained by the court administrator as part of the case file.
• Public access to court records: Many non-confidential case details and documents are accessible through Minnesota’s online court records system, with access subject to court rules and confidentiality restrictions.
  • Online access portal: Minnesota Judicial Branch – Access Case Records
• Certified copies: Certified copies of decrees and other court orders are obtained from the district court administrator’s office handling the case.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/certificate records

Commonly recorded fields include:

• Full legal names of both parties (including maiden name where applicable)
• Date and place of marriage (city/township and county)
• Date of license issuance and license number
• Officiant name and authority, and the filing/return date of the marriage record
• Ages or dates of birth (depending on the form and era)
• Addresses/residences at the time of application (varies by form version)
• Names of witnesses may appear on some returns/certificates depending on the documentation used

Divorce decrees (Judgment and Decree)

Commonly included components:

• Case caption, court file number, county, and judicial district
• Names of the parties and the date the judgment is entered
• Findings and conclusions supporting dissolution
• Orders addressing legal custody/parenting time (when applicable)
• Child support, spousal maintenance, and medical support provisions (when applicable)
• Division of marital property and debts
• Restoration of a former name (when ordered)

Annulment judgments

Commonly included components:

• Case caption, court file number, county, and judicial district
• Names of the parties, date of judgment, and legal basis for annulment
• Orders regarding children, support, or property (when applicable), depending on the circumstances and the court’s determinations

Privacy or legal restrictions

Vital records (marriage)

• Minnesota marriage records are treated as vital records. Access to certified copies is controlled by state law and administrative rules, with requesters generally required to provide identifying information sufficient to locate the record and meet eligibility/fee requirements established by the custodian agency (county or MDH).
• Some data elements included in applications may be treated as nonpublic or limited access, depending on the specific document and applicable data practices classifications.

Court records (divorce and annulment)

• Minnesota court records are generally public, but certain information is confidential or restricted by statute and court rules. Common restrictions include:
  • Confidential identifying information (such as Social Security numbers and certain financial account details) that is protected or subject to redaction requirements
  • Protected information involving minors in specific contexts, and certain family court evaluations or reports
  • Sealed records or sealed exhibits by court order
• Even when a case exists on a public index, access to specific documents can be limited by confidentiality classifications or sealing orders.

Martin County is in south-central Minnesota along the Iowa border, with Fairmont as the county seat and largest community. The county is predominantly small-town and rural, with an economy tied to agriculture, food manufacturing, healthcare, and regional retail/services. Population levels and most indicators below reflect recent American Community Survey (ACS) county estimates and Minnesota administrative datasets, which are commonly used for county profiles.

Education Indicators

Public schools (districts and school names)

Martin County’s public K–12 education is primarily served by three Minnesota public school districts with schools located in the county:

• Fairmont Area Schools (ISD 2752): Fairmont Elementary, Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School (Fairmont)
• Martin County West Schools (ISD 2448): Martin County West Elementary, Martin County West Secondary (Trimont/Welcome area)
• Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) Schools (ISD 318): GHEC Elementary, GHEC Secondary (Granada/Huntley/East Chain)

School lists can be verified through the Minnesota Department of Education’s district and school directories (for example, the MDE Find a School tool).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios (public schools): Countywide ratios are typically reported by district/school rather than as a single county value. For Martin County districts, ratios generally align with rural Minnesota norms (often in the mid-teens students per teacher); district-level ratios are available via the NCES public school search and MDE school report cards.
• Graduation rates: Minnesota publishes 4-year high school graduation rates by district and high school; Martin County high schools typically track around the statewide range (roughly ~80%–90%+), but the most recent official values should be taken from the Minnesota Report Card for Fairmont, MCW, and GHEC.

Proxy note: A single consolidated “Martin County graduation rate” is not always published as a standalone indicator; district report cards are the authoritative source.

Adult educational attainment (ages 25+)

Based on recent ACS 5-year county estimates (the standard county-level source):

• High school diploma or higher: Martin County is high, typical of rural Minnesota counties, and commonly reported in the low-to-mid 90% range.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: Typically below the Minnesota statewide share (Minnesota is around the mid-to-high 30% range), with Martin County commonly reported in the teens-to-low-20% range.

Authoritative county estimates are available from data.census.gov (ACS tables for educational attainment).

Notable programs (STEM, career/technical, AP/college credit)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Minnesota districts routinely offer CTE pathways (ag mechanics/industrial tech, business, health sciences, IT, construction trades), supported by state CTE funding and regional partnerships. District-specific offerings are typically documented in course catalogs and MDE program reporting.
• College credit options: Minnesota public high schools commonly provide Advanced Placement (AP) and/or concurrent enrollment options through Minnesota State colleges/universities; availability varies by district and student demand.
• Regional vocational/career training: Students may access career exploration and work-based learning through regional consortia and employers (manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades are frequent partners in the area).

Proxy note: Program inventories are not consistently summarized at the county level; district course catalogs and MDE report card/program pages provide the most complete lists.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Minnesota public schools generally implement:

• Required emergency operations planning, building security procedures, and coordination with local law enforcement/emergency management.
• Student support services, typically including school counselors and access to mental health supports through school-linked services and community providers. Formal safety and support staffing levels are usually documented in district policies and annual reporting; Minnesota’s statewide school safety guidance is summarized through the Minnesota School Safety Center resources and district handbooks.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

• Unemployment rate: County unemployment is reported monthly and annually by state and federal labor market information programs. The most recent annual average rate for Martin County is available through Minnesota DEED Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
  Proxy note: Without embedding a potentially outdated number, the DEED LAUS annual average is the authoritative “most recent year” figure and should be used for publication.

Major industries and employment sectors

Martin County’s employment base typically includes:

• Agriculture (row crops and livestock, with related agribusiness services)
• Manufacturing, including food manufacturing and related production
• Healthcare and social assistance (regional clinics, long-term care)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services
• Educational services and local government County industry composition is available from ACS industry tables and workforce datasets on Minnesota DEED data and ACS industry profiles.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Typical occupational groups in Martin County (as in many rural counties) include:

• Production and transportation/material moving (manufacturing and logistics)
• Management/business/office support
• Sales and service occupations (retail, hospitality, healthcare support)
• Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
• Construction and maintenance
• Farming, fishing, and forestry (smaller share of wage-and-salary employment but important to the local economy) Occupation distributions are reported in ACS occupation tables via data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Primary mode: Driving alone is the dominant commute mode, typical of rural Minnesota.
• Mean travel time to work: Generally in the low-to-mid 20-minute range for comparable rural counties; the precise Martin County mean commute time is available from ACS “Travel Time to Work” tables on data.census.gov.
• Work location: A meaningful share of residents work outside the county (commuting to larger employment centers in the region). The most direct measurement is the Census “commuting (residence-to-workplace) flow” products such as OnTheMap, which quantify in-county workers versus out-commuters.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

• Martin County functions as a regional employment center around Fairmont (healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing), while also showing net out-commuting common to rural counties where some residents work in adjacent counties for specialized manufacturing, healthcare, or larger service-sector employers.
  The in-county vs. out-of-county split is best documented using LEHD OnTheMap (Workplace Area Profile and Inflow/Outflow).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

• Homeownership: Martin County is typically majority owner-occupied, commonly around ~70% or higher in many rural Minnesota counties.
• Renters: Often ~25%–30% (varies by city versus rural townships). The official county shares are reported in ACS “Tenure” tables on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home value: Martin County’s median value is typically below the Minnesota statewide median, reflecting a rural/small-city market.
• Trend: Like much of Minnesota, values increased notably from 2020–2023; county-specific medians and year-over-year changes are available from ACS (median value of owner-occupied housing units) and local market reports.
  ACS medians are accessible through ACS housing value tables.

Proxy note: MLS-based “recent trend” series are not consistently published at the county level in a single public dataset; ACS provides a standardized median and longer-run comparability.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Typically below statewide metro levels, consistent with rural Minnesota markets. The county median gross rent is available in ACS tables on data.census.gov.
  Rental supply is concentrated in Fairmont and other small towns; rural areas are dominated by owner-occupied housing.

Types of housing

• Single-family detached homes dominate countywide, especially in rural townships and small towns.
• Apartments and multi-unit buildings are concentrated in Fairmont and smaller town centers.
• Rural lots/acreages are common outside cities, with a mix of farmsteads and non-farm rural residences. Housing type shares (structure type) are available in ACS “Units in Structure” tables on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• Fairmont provides the densest cluster of amenities (schools, healthcare, retail, parks) and a larger rental stock, with neighborhoods generally offering shorter in-town travel times to schools and services.
• Smaller communities (Trimont, Welcome, Granada, etc.) feature compact town footprints with schools and basic services nearby, while many households in surrounding rural areas drive to town centers for education, groceries, and healthcare. County and city land use and services are commonly documented via local comprehensive plans and county GIS/parcel viewers (when available publicly).

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Minnesota property taxes vary by tax capacity rates, local levies, and classification (homestead vs. non-homestead). County-level “average rate” is not typically presented as a single simple percentage comparable across states because the tax base and classification system differ.
• A practical proxy is property tax paid on a median-value homestead, which can be approximated using Minnesota Department of Revenue property tax statistics and local levy reports. Statewide property tax background and statistics are available from the Minnesota Department of Revenue property tax pages.

Proxy note: For a definitive Martin County “typical homeowner cost,” the most defensible method is pairing (1) the county median home value (ACS) with (2) Minnesota homestead effective tax estimates or county parcel/tax statement aggregates from Minnesota Revenue publications, which are updated periodically.*