Mountrail County

ND · Pop. 41,387 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Mountrail County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 41,387.

$/Acre: $1,027

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 55.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.49%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$66,291

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,027

Median Home Price$319K

Acres for Sale3718

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall15.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,819 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)391 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K225

Property Crime /100K263

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate