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