Houston County is located in the state of Minnesota. With an area of 568 square miles, Houston County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the bottom with 1,971 residents. Houston County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is La Crescent, with a population of 7,338.

Houston County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Houston County residents is $41,271, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Minnesota. In keeping with this, the average house price in Houston County is $92,698, slightly above the state average of $117,549.    Continued below...