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