Houston, MN County is ranked high in a number of categories according to the 2019 Best Places rankings. The county ranks 9th in the state when it comes to cost of living, with an index of 92.7 which is lower than the national average of 100. It also ranks 15th in the state for overall well-being, with a score of 63.5 out of 100. Additionally, Houston County boasts an unemployment rate that is slightly below the national average at 3%, and has an incredibly low crime rate ranking 12th in the state with a score of 60 out of 100. Overall, Houston County has some excellent rankings that make it a great place to call home.
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