Dickey County

ND · Pop. 24,256 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Dickey County is a rural county in ND with a population of approximately 24,256.

$/Acre: $563

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 117 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 20.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.03%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$49,354

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$563

Median Home Price$246K

Acres for Sale4360

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season117 days

Annual Rainfall20.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,234 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)102 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K666

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong