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