Emmons County
ND · Pop. 3,269 · Rural County
Emmons County is a rural county in North Dakota, spanning 1,508 square miles with 3,269 residents at a density of 2.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, wheat, hay. A median home price of $112,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.9% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 128-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.7°F and average winter lows of 4.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 16.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Linton Hospital - Cah is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.9% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $112,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Linton Hospital - Cah, with an emergency room, is just 0.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, wheat, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 128-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 16.9 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 4.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Emmons County, ND is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $112k
- Property tax
- 0.9%
- Growing season
- 128 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 16.9"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Linton Hospital - Cah, 0.9 mi
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Homesteading in Emmons County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Emmons County?
- Emmons County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 128-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.7°F, and average winter lows of 4.7°F. The established crops are corn, wheat, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $112,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.9%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Linton Hospital - Cah is 0.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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