Bottineau County

ND · Pop. 121,358 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Bottineau County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 121,358.

$/Acre: $1,816
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 122 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 99.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.31%
Combined Sales Tax5.31%
Cost of Living Index86.2
Median Household Income$67,641
Poverty Rate9.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,816
Median Home Price$306K
Acres for Sale4369
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season122 days
Annual Rainfall19.7 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low-3°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,608 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)302 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K444
Property Crime /100K335
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City39 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyModerate