Houston County GIS Maps
Houston County, Minnesota, has 18,843 residents across 16,411 parcels and covers 552 square miles. The population declined 1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Houston County is 27055.
La Crescent is the county's largest population center. Houston County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 41 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Houston County Trends
- Population
- 18,843▾
- Median Home Value
- $226,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,891▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Houston County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Houston County Parcels
Houston County has 16,411 mapped parcels covering 358,406 acres. The median lot size is 24.75 acres. 6,323 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 8,603 distinct owner names. Owner names are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 96.8%. Site addresses reach 55.1%. Browse the interactive Houston County Parcel viewer here.
Houston County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 16,410 | 100% |
| Owner name | 16,225 | 98.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 15,889 | 96.8% |
| Site address | 9,043 | 55.1% |
| Land use code | 16,198 | 98.7% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 16,410 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 16,410 | 100% |
| Acreage | 9,820 | 59.8% |
| Parcel boundary | 16,410 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Houston County parcel records.
Houston County Population
Houston County had 18,843 residents in 2020. That was 1% lower than in 2010. Houston County had 875 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 34 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include La Crescent, Caledonia and Houston.
Population Trend in Houston County MN
Houston County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Houston County Zip Codes
Houston County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include La Crescent (55947), Caledonia (55921) and Houston (55943). La Crescent is the largest zip by population, with about 7,461 residents or 40% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Houston County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55947 | La Crescent | 7,461 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 55921 | Caledonia | 4,808 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 55943 | Houston | 3,037 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 55974 | Spring Grove | 2,058 | ▾ -3.5% |
| 55941 | Hokah | 1,021 | ▴ 5.4% |
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Houston County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Houston County Demographics
Houston County has a median age of 45, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 21.6% of residents are under 18, while 23.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Houston County MN
Median Age
45
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
28%
Houston County School Districts
Houston County is served by 6 public school districts with 4,891 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Houston Public, La Crescent-Hokah and Caledonia Public. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Houston County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Public School District | 1,934 | 39.5% | ▾ -3.3% |
| La Crescent-Hokah School District | 998 | 20.4% | ▾ -2.2% |
| Caledonia Public School District | 693 | 14.2% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Rushford-Peterson Public Schools | 648 | 13.2% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Spring Grove School District | 349 | 7.1% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Houston County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Houston County Housing & Real Estate
Houston County has a median home value of $226,300 and a median gross rent of $881. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $272,425 and homes spent about 122 days on the market.
Houston County Housing Mix
Houston County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Houston County Housing Trends
Houston County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Houston County, MN
Houston County has 738 business listings across 268 categories. The largest categories in Houston County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (36, 4.9%), Parks & Recreation (16, 2.2%), and Farm (12, 1.6%). The full Houston County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Houston County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Houston County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 36 | 4.9% |
| Parks & Recreation | 16 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 12 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 10 | 1.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 10 | 1.4% |
| Hardware Stores | 10 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 10 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 9 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 9 | 1.2% |
Houston County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Burroughs CPA LLC | Accountant | Caledonia |
| Spring Grove Fitness LLC | Active Life | Spring Grove |
| TRM Marketing | Advertising Agency | Caledonia |
| Ellingson Elevator | Agricultural Service | Spring Grove |
| Just Slow It Down | Agriculture | Caledonia |
| Deters Farms Airport | Airport | Houston County |
| Good Times Restaurant and Bar | American Restaurants | Caledonia |
| La Crescent Animal Rescue | Animal Shelters | La Crescent |
| Buckboard | Antique Store | Caledonia |
| North Sunset Blvd. Apartments | Apartments | Caledonia |
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Houston County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Houston County Basemaps
Houston County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Houston County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Houston County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Houston County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.