Nelson County

ND · Pop. 59,675 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Nelson County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 59,675.

$/Acre: $508

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax5.74%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$56,453

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$508

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale4587

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall21.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,898 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K341

Property Crime /100K463

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate