Barnes County

ND · Pop. 111,363 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Barnes County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 111,363.

$/Acre: $2,563
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 137 days
Broadband: 79%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 121.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax1.81%
Combined Sales Tax6.81%
Cost of Living Index93.2
Median Household Income$61,067
Poverty Rate24.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,563
Median Home Price$367K
Acres for Sale3290
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season137 days
Annual Rainfall20.3 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low-1°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,940 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)212 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K320
Property Crime /100K237
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Ag EconomyWeak