Emmons County

ND · Pop. 169,811 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Emmons County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 169,811.

$/Acre: $4,669

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 218.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax6.1%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$77,760

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,669

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale295

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall15.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,619 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K248

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak