Williams County

ND · Pop. 184,694 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Williams County is a mixed county in ND with a population of approximately 184,694.

$/Acre: $1,630

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 113 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 106/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$42,890

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,630

Median Home Price$222K

Acres for Sale4306

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season113 days

Annual Rainfall21.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low-7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,766 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K355

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak