Billings County

ND · Pop. 80,698 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Billings County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 80,698.

$/Acre: $2,052

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 115 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 106.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.78%

Combined Sales Tax6.78%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$79,909

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,052

Median Home Price$206K

Acres for Sale2852

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season115 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,815 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)391 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K302

Property Crime /100K299

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak