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Logan County

ND · Pop. 1,848 · Rural County

55/100Homestead Score

Logan County is a rural county in North Dakota, spanning 993 square miles with 1,848 residents at a density of 1.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, hay, wheat. The median home price is $102,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.93%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F and average winter lows of 3.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. South Central Health is 14.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 136 days
Broadband: 100%
Density: 1.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.93% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $102,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, hay, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • At 1.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.

Cons

  • A 136-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 19.7 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
  • The nearest hospital, South Central Health, is 14.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • Average winter lows of 3.9°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.

At a glance

Logan County, ND is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
55/100
Median home price
$102k
Property tax
0.93%
Growing season
136 days (zone 4a)
Annual rainfall
19.7"
Broadband
100%
Nearest hospital
South Central Health, 14.9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Median Household Income$61,339
Poverty Rate11.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$102K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone4a
Growing Season136 days
Annual Rainfall19.7 inches
Avg Summer High79.7°F
Avg Winter Low3.9°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Hay, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado2/10
Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSouth Central Health (14.9 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage100%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Logan County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Logan County?
Logan County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F, and average winter lows of 3.9°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $102,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.93%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
South Central Health is 14.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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Data sources

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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.