Ransom County

ND · Pop. 148,607 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ransom County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 148,607.

$/Acre: $3,173

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 119 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 161.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index97.3

Median Household Income$41,671

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,173

Median Home Price$257K

Acres for Sale355

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 Rainfall20.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low-9°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,097 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329

Property Crime /100K265

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak