Minnesota county websites: accessibility rankings

Name: Project ScanGov Minnesota county websites: accessibility rankings
Creator: ScanGov
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Accessibility scores, grades, and the most common failures for 86 Minnesota county government websites, from ScanGov homepage scans.

Sites: 86
Last scan: 9/20/2026

Showing Minnesota county sites. All U.S. county sites

B 89

Average accessibility score of 73 fully scanned Minnesota county sites

6th

of 48 states, ranked by average accessibility score

73 of 86

Sites fully scanned. We couldn't fully scan 13, so they're listed without grades

B 88

U.S. county average accessibility score, 2435 fully scanned sites

Minnesota's state site, mn.gov, ranks 23rd of 51 state sites with a D. State rankings.

How Minnesota county accessibility scores are distributed

Smoothed distribution of the 73 fully scanned Minnesota county sites, score 0 to 100. Height shows how many sites score near each value.

Minnesota average
U.S. county average

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How Minnesota county accessibility scores are distributed
Score range	Sites
0 to 9	0
10 to 19	0
20 to 29	0
30 to 39	0
40 to 49	0
50 to 59	0
60 to 69	0
70 to 79	4
80 to 89	35
90 to 100	34

Minnesota counties by accessibility grade, compared with all U.S. counties

Share of fully scanned sites in each grade band. Minnesota: 73 sites. U.S.: 2435 sites.

MinnesotaA (90 to 100): 47% (34 sites)B to C (70 to 89): 53% (39 sites)
All U.S. countiesA (90 to 100): 45% (1,107 sites)B to C (70 to 89): 52% (1,257 sites)D to F (below 70): 3% (71 sites)

A (90 to 100)
B to C (70 to 89)
D to F (below 70)

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Minnesota counties by accessibility grade, compared with all U.S. counties
Group	A (90 to 100)	B to C (70 to 89)	D to F (below 70)
Minnesota	47% (34)	53% (39)	0% (0)
All U.S. counties	45% (1,107)	52% (1,257)	3% (71)

Top 3 Minnesota county sites by accessibility score

#1 in Minnesota · U.S. rank 1

Aitkin County, MN

A 100 accessibility

Accessibility A
Botability C
Security B
Usability B

#1 in Minnesota · U.S. rank 1

Olmsted County, MN

A 100 accessibility

Accessibility A
Botability A
Security A
Usability D

#1 in Minnesota · U.S. rank 1

Todd County, MN

A 100 accessibility

Accessibility A
Botability C
Security A
Usability F

Most common accessibility failures among Minnesota county sites

Share of the 73 fully scanned Minnesota county sites failing each check. A site can fail more than one check. Each check links to its standard and how to fix it.

Links have a discernible name56% (41 of 73 sites)
[aria-hidden="true"] elements do not contain focusable descendents49% (36 of 73 sites)
Elements with an ARIA [role] that require children to contain a specific [role] have all required children48% (35 of 73 sites)
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order45% (33 of 73 sites)
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio37% (27 of 73 sites)

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Most common accessibility failures among Minnesota county sites
Check	Share failing	Sites failing
Links have a discernible name	56%	41
[aria-hidden="true"] elements do not contain focusable descendents	49%	36
Elements with an ARIA [role] that require children to contain a specific [role] have all required children	48%	35
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order	45%	33
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio	37%	27

What each check means

Links have a discernible name. Links have unique, descriptive text so users know where they go. Screen reader users cannot identify or interact with elements.
[aria-hidden="true"] elements do not contain focusable descendents. Interactive elements are not hidden from screen reader users. Keyboard users can focus elements that screen readers cannot announce.
Elements with an ARIA [role] that require children to contain a specific [role] have all required children. Interactive groups contain all the child elements they need to work correctly. Screen readers cannot navigate grouped elements like menus or lists.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order. Page headings follow a logical order without skipping levels. Keyboard users cannot efficiently navigate your site.
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio. Text and background colors meet minimum contrast ratios. Users with low vision cannot read your text.

All Minnesota county sites by accessibility score

Minnesota county sites ranked by accessibility score
Rank	Site	Checks passed	Grade
1	co.aitkin.mn.us Aitkin County, MN U.S. rank 1	29 of 29 checks pass	A
1	olmstedcounty.gov Olmsted County, MN U.S. rank 1	29 of 29 checks pass	A
1	toddcountymn.gov Todd County, MN U.S. rank 1	34 of 34 checks pass	A
2	ottertailcounty.gov Otter Tail County, MN U.S. rank 2	33 of 34 checks pass	A
3	beltramicountymn.gov Beltrami County, MN U.S. rank 3	31 of 32 checks pass	A
3	dakotacountymn.gov Dakota County, MN U.S. rank 3	25 of 26 checks pass	A
3	hennepincounty.gov Hennepin County U.S. rank 3	30 of 31 checks pass	A
3	kanabeccounty.org Kanabec County, MN U.S. rank 3	26 of 27 checks pass	A
3	normanmn.gov Norman County, MN U.S. rank 3	29 of 30 checks pass	A
4	mcleodcountymn.gov McLeod County, MN U.S. rank 5	32 of 34 checks pass	A
4	co.rock.mn.us Rock County, MN U.S. rank 5	33 of 35 checks pass	A
5	mahnomencounty.gov Mahnomen County, MN U.S. rank 6	29 of 31 checks pass	A
5	redwoodcounty-mn.gov Redwood County, MN U.S. rank 6	31 of 33 checks pass	A
6	pipestone-county.com Pipestone County, MN U.S. rank 7	26 of 28 checks pass	A
6	ramseycountymn.gov Ramsey County, MN U.S. rank 7	26 of 28 checks pass	A
6	scottcountymn.gov Scott County, MN U.S. rank 7	35 of 38 checks pass	A
6	traversecountymn.gov Traverse County, MN U.S. rank 7	25 of 27 checks pass	A
7	browncountymn.gov Brown County, MN U.S. rank 8	33 of 36 checks pass	A
7	carltoncountymn.gov Carlton County, MN U.S. rank 8	33 of 36 checks pass	A
7	chisagocountymn.gov Chisago County, MN U.S. rank 8	34 of 37 checks pass	A
7	co.lincoln.mn.us Lincoln County, MN U.S. rank 8	32 of 35 checks pass	A
7	stlouiscountymn.gov Saint Louis County, MN U.S. rank 8	32 of 35 checks pass	A
7	sibleycounty.gov Sibley County, MN U.S. rank 8	31 of 34 checks pass	A
7	stearnscountymn.gov Stearns County, MN U.S. rank 8	34 of 37 checks pass	A
7	wasecacounty.gov Waseca County, MN U.S. rank 8	34 of 37 checks pass	A
7	winonacounty.gov Winona County, MN U.S. rank 8	33 of 36 checks pass	A
8	blueearthcountymn.gov Blue Earth County, MN U.S. rank 9	28 of 31 checks pass	A
8	casscountymn.gov Cass County, MN U.S. rank 9	28 of 31 checks pass	A
8	cottonwoodcountymn.gov Cottonwood County, MN U.S. rank 9	20 of 22 checks pass	A
8	goodhuecountymn.gov Goodhue County, MN U.S. rank 9	28 of 31 checks pass	A
8	hocomn.gov Houston County, MN U.S. rank 9	30 of 33 checks pass	A
8	co.sherburne.mn.us Sherburne County, MN U.S. rank 9	29 of 32 checks pass	A
8	steelecountymn.gov Steele County, MN U.S. rank 9	30 of 33 checks pass	A
8	washingtoncountymn.gov Washington County, MN U.S. rank 9	29 of 32 checks pass	A
9	anokacountymn.gov Anoka County, MN U.S. rank 10	34 of 38 checks pass	B
9	chippewacountymn.gov Chippewa County, MN U.S. rank 10	34 of 38 checks pass	B
9	koochiching.gov Koochiching County, MN U.S. rank 10	33 of 37 checks pass	B
9	ricecountymn.gov Rice County, MN U.S. rank 10	34 of 38 checks pass	B
9	roseaucountymn.gov Roseau County, MN U.S. rank 10	25 of 28 checks pass	B
9	wadenacounty.gov Wadena County, MN U.S. rank 10	34 of 38 checks pass	B
9	watonwancountymn.gov Watonwan County, MN U.S. rank 10	34 of 38 checks pass	B
10	bigstonecounty.gov Big Stone County, MN U.S. rank 11	24 of 27 checks pass	B
10	claycountymn.gov Clay County, MN U.S. rank 11	32 of 36 checks pass	B
10	crowwing.gov Crow Wing County, MN U.S. rank 11	31 of 35 checks pass	B
10	faribaultcountymn.gov Faribault County, MN U.S. rank 11	32 of 36 checks pass	B
10	isanticountymn.gov Isanti County, MN U.S. rank 11	32 of 36 checks pass	B
10	itascacountymn.gov Itasca County, MN U.S. rank 11	30 of 34 checks pass	B
10	kcmn.us Kandiyohi County, MN U.S. rank 11	23 of 26 checks pass	B
10	lqpcomn.gov Lac qui Parle County, MN U.S. rank 11	32 of 36 checks pass	B
10	lesueurcounty.gov Le Sueur County, MN U.S. rank 11	32 of 36 checks pass	B
10	marshallcountymn.gov Marshall County, MN U.S. rank 11	31 of 35 checks pass	B
10	meekercountymn.gov Meeker County, MN U.S. rank 11	31 of 35 checks pass	B
10	pinecountymn.gov Pine County, MN U.S. rank 11	32 of 36 checks pass	B
10	polkcountymn.gov Polk County, MN U.S. rank 11	31 of 35 checks pass	B
10	stevenscountymn.gov Stevens County, MN U.S. rank 11	31 of 35 checks pass	B
11	co.becker.mn.us Becker County, MN U.S. rank 12	14 of 16 checks pass	B
11	bentoncountymn.gov Benton County, MN U.S. rank 12	27 of 31 checks pass	B
11	morrisoncountymn.gov Morrison County, MN U.S. rank 12	29 of 33 checks pass	B
11	renvillecountymn.gov Renville County, MN U.S. rank 12	27 of 31 checks pass	B
12	millelacs.mn.gov Mille Lacs County, MN U.S. rank 13	32 of 37 checks pass	B
12	nicolletcountymn.gov Nicollet County, MN U.S. rank 13	32 of 37 checks pass	B
12	wrightcountymn.gov Wright County, MN U.S. rank 13	33 of 38 checks pass	B
13	lakecountymn.gov Lake County, MN U.S. rank 15	21 of 25 checks pass	B
13	lotwcounty.gov Lake of the Woods County, MN U.S. rank 15	28 of 33 checks pass	B
13	co.mower.mn.us Mower County, MN U.S. rank 15	32 of 38 checks pass	B
14	dodgecountymn.gov Dodge County, MN U.S. rank 17	28 of 34 checks pass	B
15	freeborncountymn.gov Freeborn County, MN U.S. rank 19	25 of 31 checks pass	B
15	co.martin.mn.us Martin County, MN U.S. rank 19	28 of 35 checks pass	B
15	murraycountymn.com Murray County, MN U.S. rank 19	29 of 36 checks pass	B
16	co.fillmore.mn.us Fillmore County, MN U.S. rank 20	27 of 34 checks pass	C
17	co.pennington.mn.us Pennington County, MN U.S. rank 21	26 of 33 checks pass	C
17	redlakecounty.gov Red Lake County, MN U.S. rank 21	22 of 28 checks pass	C
18	co.kittson.mn.us Kittson County, MN U.S. rank 22	21 of 27 checks pass	C
	carvercountymn.gov Carver County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995	-
	clearwatercountymn.gov Clearwater County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	co.cook.mn.us Cook County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	douglascountymn.gov Douglas County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't fully scan your site because it responded without any page content. Status 995	-
	co.houston.mn.us Houston County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 408	-
	co.hubbard.mn.us Hubbard County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	co.jackson.mn.us Jackson County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	co.nobles.mn.us Nobles County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't scan your site because it showed our bot a captcha or browser check instead of the page. Status 996	-
	popecountymn.gov Pope County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't scan your site because it showed our bot a captcha or browser check instead of the page. Status 996	-
	swiftcounty.gov Swift County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	co.wabasha.mn.us Wabasha County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	wilkincounty.gov Wilkin County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-
	co.ym.mn.gov Yellow Medicine County, MN	Not fully scanned, so not graded. We didn't scan your site because its robots.txt asked us not to. Status 998	-

Rank · Status · Grade

About accessibility

Meet WCAG standards so every type of user can use your website.

Why it's important

People with disabilities need equal access to information and services online.

Risks

People with disabilities cannot use your site.

Guidance

What we use to grade accessibility:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Standards

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Accessibility grades/scores on Project ScanGov

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About this data

ScanGov scans the homepage of each county government site on our county list in Minnesota. Scores come from the checks listed on standards.scangov.org. Sites were scanned between 7/18/2026 and 9/18/2026; each site's report shows its own scan date. A site counts as fully scanned when its homepage returned successfully and sent the scanner its page content. Averages, grade shares, failure rates, and ranks use fully scanned sites only. We weren't able to fully scan 13 sites because they did not respond, blocked the scanner, or returned no page content. They appear in the table without grades, each with its scan status, and are left out of every figure. Grades follow the ScanGov grade scale, and rank follows the ScanGov ranking method. The full dataset, including every county's raw results, is published in the ScanGov data repository.