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