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