A total of almost 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Watonwan County recently, representing a total value of almost $3 million in Watonwan County farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale. Watonwan County ranks 77th in Minnesota for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Watonwan County with farms and rural real estate for sale, Saint James had the most land for sale. Its economy is defined as agricultural, with 503 farms recorded in the county during the most recent U.S. Census. Farming activities in Watonwan County generate annual revenues of $9 million, most of which is from crops. Watonwan County is Minnesota's 78th largest county (439 square miles). It's located in the Southern Minnesota region of the state.