Ramsey County

ND · Pop. 158,065 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ramsey County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 158,065.

$/Acre: $3,852

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 119 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 188.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax5.87%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$35,992

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,852

Median Home Price$238K

Acres for Sale252

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season119 days

Annual Rainfall20.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,182 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416

Property Crime /100K560

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak