Steele County

ND · Pop. 14,793 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Steele County is a rural county in ND with a population of approximately 14,793.

$/Acre: $642

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 14.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$79,449

Poverty Rate8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$642

Median Home Price$264K

Acres for Sale1153

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall18.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,445 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K524

Property Crime /100K522

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong