The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Douglas county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 70.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 7.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 53% and the area covered by water is 11.9%. The overall influence score for Douglas is 8.
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Douglas County is located in west-central Minnesota, and has a population of 36,009 as of 2019. The median age is 41.9 years, and the median household income is $54,802. The county is predominantly rural, with 71.3% of people living in rural areas and 28.7% in urban areas. The racial makeup of Douglas County is 94.5% white, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian and 2.6% other races.
The climate in Douglas County is cold and temperate with an average annual temperature of 46 degrees F (7 degrees C). Summers are warm and humid while winters are cold and snowy.
Most of the land in Douglas County is used for agriculture; the top crops are corn, soybeans, hay and potatoes. Livestock production is also important to the local economy with hogs, cattle and poultry all being raised in the area. Forestry is another major industry in Douglas County.
The unemployment rate in Douglas County stands at 4%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5%. The county has a high rate of home ownership with 73% of people owning their own homes as opposed to renting them.
USDA Rural Development State Office:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Minnesota
375 Jackson Street | Suite 410
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 602-7800