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