Le Sueur County
MN · Pop. 28,936 · Suburban County
Le Sueur County is a suburban county in Minnesota, spanning 449 square miles with 28,936 residents at a density of 64.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, hay. The median home price is $288,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.08%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 145-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.5°F and average winter lows of 8°F. Annual rainfall averages 33.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ridgeview Lesueur Ltcandrehab Ct is 10.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.6% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 99.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Ridgeview Lesueur Ltcandrehab Ct, with an emergency room, is just 10.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low poverty rate of 7.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 145-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Average winter lows of 8°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Le Sueur County, MN is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 50/100
- Median home price
- $288k
- Property tax
- 1.08%
- Growing season
- 145 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 33.7"
- Broadband
- 99.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Ridgeview Lesueur Ltcandrehab Ct, 10.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Homesteading in Le Sueur County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Le Sueur County?
- Le Sueur County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 145-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.5°F, and average winter lows of 8°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $288,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.08%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ridgeview Lesueur Ltcandrehab Ct is 10.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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