Hettinger County

ND · Pop. 197,667 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hettinger County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 197,667.

$/Acre: $3,398

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 112 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 232/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.16%

Combined Sales Tax5.16%

Cost of Living Index83.4

Median Household Income$43,150

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,398

Median Home Price$393K

Acres for Sale1816

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season112 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,022 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K241

Property Crime /100K173

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak