North Dakota · Off-grid & homestead potential

Dunn County

71BoltScore / 100
#31 of 53 in North Dakota

Dunn County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 276 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (42.1°F avg).

How Dunn County scores

Hazard Safety89
Freedom81
Food20
Isolation100
Sovereignty80
Water55
Affordability69
$376kTypical home
0.6%Property tax
$1,516Land / acre
17.3"Annual rain
—Severe drought
276 miNearest metro
2People / sq mi
6.6%Federal land
42.1°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Dunn County, North Dakota

Is Dunn County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Dunn County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 276 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (42.1°F avg).

How much does land cost in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Land in Dunn County runs about $1,516 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Dunn County?

Dunn County gets about 17.3" of rain a year.

How remote is Dunn County?

The nearest major metro is about 276 miles away, and population density is 2 people per square mile.

How Dunn compares in North Dakota

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