Bowman County

ND · Pop. 84,566 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Bowman County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 84,566.

$/Acre: $941
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 120 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 52.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.25%
Combined Sales Tax5.25%
Cost of Living Index96.4
Median Household Income$92,389
Poverty Rate12.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$941
Median Home Price$201K
Acres for Sale545
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season120 days
Annual Rainfall15.8 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low-1°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,339 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)164 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393
Property Crime /100K273
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City34 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%
Ag EconomyModerate