McLeod County
Welcome to McLeod County! Find Your Place Here.
Home to Glencoe, Hutchinson, and Silver Lake, among other cities, McLeod County real estate provides everything from tight-knit small towns to bustling city centers. Located just under 70 miles west of the Twin Cities, McLeod County is far enough away to provide vast, open spaces, but close enough to give residents access to everything that the metropolitan area has to offer.
With over 50 lakes, state trails, parks, and a full calendar of community events, this west-central Minnesota county is the place for people who like to have fun. You can explore one of the longest trails across the state or go fishing, swimming, or boating. Even in the coldest winter months, you’ll find citizens ice fishing, skating, or snowshoeing across the wide terrain of land.
In defense of the safety and wellbeing of its citizens, McLeod County has implemented a full service safety system called CodeRED. This is a high speed emergency notification service that will be a connection between emergency response personnel and citizens for things like floods, drinking water emergencies, missing children, and other threats to the community. The system allows for communication to be sent via telephone calls, text messages, email, or social media to reach every citizen in the manner of their choosing.
With beautiful parks, fantastic communities, and high performing schools, McLeod County is a great place to call home. Browse our listings of McLeod County homes for sale and find a place you will love.
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255 Highway 7 E Suite 1, Hutchinson MN, 55350 | Email Us | 320-587-2341
McLeod County residents have access to beautiful parks and green spaces perfect for recreational use. Of the six county parks, two of them are regional parks, which provide camping rentals, boat access, fishing piers, beaches, and picnic shelters in addition to open spaces for hiking, biking, and playing. No matter what types of outdoor recreational activities you enjoy, you’ll find the perfect place to get moving in McLeod County.
Shopping in McLeod County provides residents access to all types of shopping experiences. Two major commercial areas can be found in Hutchinson as well as Glencoe, with a large shopping center, the Hutchinson Mall, offering everything from Bath & Body Works to GNC to JCPenney. Other shops include antique stores, craft and pottery boutiques, and more!
Dining options in McLeod County range from fast food to locally grown fare. Some local favorites include mouthwatering local dishes from Zellas, and authentic Mexican cuisine from Sonora’s Mexican Restaurant in Hutchinson; as well as fantastic American classics from Lindy’s Café in Glencoe. Whether you’re hungry for burgers, enchiladas, or anything in-between, you’ll find the perfect restaurant to satisfy any craving in McLeod County.
Sustainability is extremely important to McLeod County residents and officials alike. With comprehensive environmental services and programs promoting water and wetland conservation, as well as energy use reduction, McLeod is committed to create and maintain a more sustainable community for the future.
Five school districts provide educational services to the residents of McLeod County. These districts include:
- Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools #2859
- Hutchinson Public Schools #423
- Lester Prairie Public Schools #424
- New Century Charter School
- New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Trailblazer Transit provides public transportation services to the residents of McLeod County. These Dial-a-Ride services are available for general public use and provide transit throughout McLeod, Sibley, and Wright counties.
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners consists of five board members from each of the county’s respective districts. The board is responsible for all county policy making and oversight of all operations and budgets.
McLeod County was created and organized in early March 1856. Named for Martin McLeod, one of the first settlers in the area, the 503 square-miles were cobbled together, combining several townships previously claimed by Carver and Sibley counties. Located to the west of the Twin Cities, McLeod County is one of the seven counties in Minnesota without any native forests, which made for easy farming of the prairies and savannas in the area, and which continues to this day. Today, McLeod County is a thriving area with a population of approximately 37,000 residents.
McLeod County residents have access to beautiful parks and green spaces perfect for recreational use. Of the six county parks, two of them are regional parks, which provide camping rentals, boat access, fishing piers, beaches, and picnic shelters in addition to open spaces for hiking, biking, and playing. No matter what types of outdoor recreational activities you enjoy, you’ll find the perfect place to get moving in McLeod County.
Shopping in McLeod County provides residents access to all types of shopping experiences. Two major commercial areas can be found in Hutchinson as well as Glencoe, with a large shopping center, the Hutchinson Mall, offering everything from Bath & Body Works to GNC to JCPenney. Other shops include antique stores, craft and pottery boutiques, and more!
Dining options in McLeod County range from fast food to locally grown fare. Some local favorites include mouthwatering local dishes from Zellas, and authentic Mexican cuisine from Sonora’s Mexican Restaurant in Hutchinson; as well as fantastic American classics from Lindy’s Café in Glencoe. Whether you’re hungry for burgers, enchiladas, or anything in-between, you’ll find the perfect restaurant to satisfy any craving in McLeod County.
Sustainability is extremely important to McLeod County residents and officials alike. With comprehensive environmental services and programs promoting water and wetland conservation, as well as energy use reduction, McLeod is committed to create and maintain a more sustainable community for the future.
Five school districts provide educational services to the residents of McLeod County. These districts include:
- Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools #2859
- Hutchinson Public Schools #423
- Lester Prairie Public Schools #424
- New Century Charter School
- New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Trailblazer Transit provides public transportation services to the residents of McLeod County. These Dial-a-Ride services are available for general public use and provide transit throughout McLeod, Sibley, and Wright counties.
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners consists of five board members from each of the county’s respective districts. The board is responsible for all county policy making and oversight of all operations and budgets.
McLeod County was created and organized in early March 1856. Named for Martin McLeod, one of the first settlers in the area, the 503 square-miles were cobbled together, combining several townships previously claimed by Carver and Sibley counties. Located to the west of the Twin Cities, McLeod County is one of the seven counties in Minnesota without any native forests, which made for easy farming of the prairies and savannas in the area, and which continues to this day. Today, McLeod County is a thriving area with a population of approximately 37,000 residents.
