Burke County

ND · Pop. 188,233 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Burke County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 188,233.

$/Acre: $3,012

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 197.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$78,033

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,012

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale2651

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,669 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)146 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K553

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak