Dunn County

ND · Pop. 142,163 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dunn County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 142,163.

$/Acre: $4,338

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 128 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 202.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.67%

Combined Sales Tax5.67%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$55,619

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,338

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale1409

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season128 days

Annual Rainfall18.5 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,421 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)199 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K284

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak