Pembina County

ND · Pop. 98,263 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Pembina County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 98,263.

$/Acre: $1,746
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 135 days
Broadband: 61%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 91.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.72%
Combined Sales Tax5.72%
Cost of Living Index89.9
Median Household Income$50,817
Poverty Rate15.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,746
Median Home Price$343K
Acres for Sale731
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season135 days
Annual Rainfall17.1 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low-9°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,275 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)149 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393
Property Crime /100K351
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City28 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyModerate