Slope County
ND · Pop. 795 · Rural County
Slope County sits in North Dakota across 1,215 square miles, home to 795 people at 0.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, hay, sunflower. A median home price of $121,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.38% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.9°F and average winter lows of 8.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 14.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Southwest Healthcare Services is 18.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.38% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $121,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, hay, sunflower means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 0.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- A 132-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 14.4 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Southwest Healthcare Services, is 18.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 8.5°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Slope County, ND is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $121k
- Property tax
- 0.38%
- Growing season
- 132 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 14.4"
- Broadband
- 99.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Southwest Healthcare Services, 18.4 mi
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Homesteading in Slope County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Slope County?
- Slope County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.9°F, and average winter lows of 8.5°F. The established crops are wheat, hay, sunflower.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $121,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.38%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southwest Healthcare Services is 18.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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