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