Sherburne County, Minnesota
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 4% for park & nature access
- bottom 6% for income tax
Sherburne County is a county in Minnesota with about 98,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, park & nature access, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.sherburne.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.9 in
humid 65%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$99k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 17% of US counties
Home Value$306k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 14% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.73%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)14°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.4 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall41.1 inbetter than 19% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 75% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.6better than 45% of US counties
School Quality61.7better than 63% of US counties
Violent Crime401/100kbetter than 77% of US counties
Property Crime792/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Community
Population97,82081st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.615th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3344th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.8%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.0%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 11% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 42% of US counties
Airport Distance46 mibetter than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.7%better than 96% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.15better than 48% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sherburne County an affordable place to live?
- Sherburne County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sherburne County?
- The median home value in Sherburne County is $306k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sherburne County?
- Median household income in Sherburne County is $99k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sherburne County?
- Median gross rent in Sherburne County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sherburne County safe?
- Sherburne County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 401/100k (better than 77%). Property crime is 792/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sherburne County?
- Sherburne County averages 72°F in July and 14°F in January, with 31.4 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sherburne County?
- Public-school quality in Sherburne County is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sherburne County?
- The average one-way commute in Sherburne County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)