Stutsman County

ND · Pop. 179,663 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stutsman County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 179,663.

$/Acre: $1,960

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax5.86%

Cost of Living Index85.2

Median Household Income$80,997

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,960

Median Home Price$159K

Acres for Sale2310

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall19.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,185 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415

Property Crime /100K326

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak