Slope County

ND · Pop. 163,721 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Slope County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 163,721.

$/Acre: $2,181
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 111 days
Broadband: 45%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 103.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.22%
Combined Sales Tax5.22%
Cost of Living Index87.9
Median Household Income$69,278
Poverty Rate14.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,181
Median Home Price$354K
Acres for Sale4702
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season111 days
Annual Rainfall21.7 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low0°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,732 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)166 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K340
Property Crime /100K295
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyWeak