Steele County is located in the state of Minnesota. With a land mass of 432 square miles, Steele County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 3,368 residents. Steele County's population density of urban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Owatonna, with a population of 26,230.

Steele County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Steele County residents is $46,307, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in Minnesota. Reflecting this, the average home value in Steele County is $102,933, slightly above the state average of $117,549.    Continued below...