Cavalier County

ND · Pop. 130,886 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cavalier County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 130,886.

$/Acre: $3,674

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 429.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax6.22%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$91,531

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,674

Median Home Price$421K

Acres for Sale2306

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,330 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K229

Property Crime /100K149

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak