A combined almost 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Jackson County, Minnesota, recently; the overall value of all Jackson County farms and rural land for sale was approximately $7 million. Jackson County ranks 72nd in the North Star State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Among cities in Jackson County with farms and rural real estate for sale, Heron Lake featured the most land for sale. Its economy is defined as agricultural, with 826 farms recorded in the county during the most recent U.S. Census. Farming activities in Jackson County generate annual revenues of $12 million, most of which is from crops. Jackson County is the 43rd biggest county (719 square miles) in Minnesota. It's located in the Southern Minnesota region of the state.