Grand Forks County

ND · Pop. 70,956 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Grand Forks County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 70,956.

$/Acre: $2,101
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 128 days
Broadband: 44%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 104.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax1.29%
Combined Sales Tax6.29%
Cost of Living Index85.8
Median Household Income$52,786
Poverty Rate21.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,101
Median Home Price$363K
Acres for Sale3022
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season128 days
Annual Rainfall18.6 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low0°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,939 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)218 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K228
Property Crime /100K198
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%
Ag EconomyWeak