Towner County

ND · Pop. 176,592 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Towner County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 176,592.

$/Acre: $2,672
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 136 days
Broadband: 63%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 135.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax1.32%
Combined Sales Tax6.32%
Cost of Living Index95.1
Median Household Income$57,488
Poverty Rate19.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,672
Median Home Price$374K
Acres for Sale1079
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season136 days
Annual Rainfall20.7 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low-4°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation4,019 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado5/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)132 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K396
Property Crime /100K405
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak