Kidder County

ND · Pop. 54,903 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Kidder County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 54,903.

$/Acre: $2,526

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 113 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 152.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax6.34%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$74,151

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,526

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale1721

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season113 days

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,942 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)325 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K410

Property Crime /100K322

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak