Cass County

ND · Pop. 28,092 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Cass County is a rural county in ND with a population of approximately 28,092.

$/Acre: $470

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 110 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 22.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax6.16%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$74,053

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$470

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale664

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season110 days

Annual Rainfall16.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,656 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K618

Property Crime /100K752

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyStrong