McLean County

ND · Pop. 18,082 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

McLean County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 18,082.

$/Acre: $466

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 110 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 31.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax5.49%

Cost of Living Index84.9

Median Household Income$40,399

Poverty Rate23.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$466

Median Home Price$149K

Acres for Sale4914

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season110 days

Annual Rainfall15.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low-6°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,986 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K251

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate