Griggs County

ND · Pop. 76,184 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Griggs County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 76,184.

$/Acre: $1,166

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 55.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index86.8

Median Household Income$55,519

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,166

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale2512

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall20.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,077 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K186

Property Crime /100K217

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate