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