Pierce County

ND · Pop. 41,349 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pierce County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 41,349.

$/Acre: $1,147

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 56.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$71,318

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,147

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale71

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall18.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,367 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K267

Property Crime /100K363

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate