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