McKenzie County

ND · Pop. 109,205 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

McKenzie County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 109,205.

$/Acre: $1,417

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 116 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.03%

Cost of Living Index85.3

Median Household Income$50,811

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,417

Median Home Price$158K

Acres for Sale2708

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season116 days

Annual Rainfall17.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,331 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300

Property Crime /100K300

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate