Adams County

ND · Pop. 11,492 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a rural county in ND with a population of approximately 11,492.

$/Acre: $473

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 116 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 13.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.51%

Cost of Living Index83.6

Median Household Income$50,393

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$473

Median Home Price$175K

Acres for Sale4187

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season116 days

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,043 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)238 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K577

Property Crime /100K698

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyStrong