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