McHenry County

ND · Pop. 90,399 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McHenry County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 90,399.

$/Acre: $1,546

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 128 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 75.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.57%

Cost of Living Index83.2

Median Household Income$39,152

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,546

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale208

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season128 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,749 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)206 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K321

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate