Wells County

ND · Pop. 27,609 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Wells County is a rural county in ND with a population of approximately 27,609.

$/Acre: $528

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 128 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 24.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax5.46%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$59,537

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$528

Median Home Price$125K

Acres for Sale1272

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season128 days

Annual Rainfall18.3 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low-4°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,312 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)293 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K444

Property Crime /100K421

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyStrong