Benson County

ND · Pop. 11,510 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Benson County is a rural county in ND with a population of approximately 11,510.

$/Acre: $645
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 123 days
Broadband: 42%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 7.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax1.97%
Combined Sales Tax6.97%
Cost of Living Index92.5
Median Household Income$88,913
Poverty Rate24.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$645
Median Home Price$193K
Acres for Sale4976
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season123 days
Annual Rainfall20.6 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low1°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,126 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)376 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K656
Property Crime /100K526
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town22 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyStrong