Grant County is a rural county in south-central North Dakota, extending to the South Dakota border. It lies on the northern Great Plains within the Missouri Plateau region, with open prairie, rolling uplands, and scattered badlands and buttes shaping much of the landscape. The county was organized in the early 20th century during a period of continued settlement and county formation in western and central North Dakota, and it has long been tied to agricultural development. Grant County is small in population, numbering only a few thousand residents, and remains sparsely settled. Its economy is based primarily on agriculture and ranching, supported by small local service centers. Land use is dominated by cropland and grazing, and communities retain a strongly local character typical of the northern plains. The county seat is Carson, a small community that serves as the main administrative and civic center.

Grant County Local Demographic Profile

Grant County is a sparsely populated county in south‑central North Dakota on the northern Great Plains, along the South Dakota border. The county seat is Carson, and the area is part of the state’s predominantly rural southwestern region.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (Grant County, North Dakota), Grant County’s total population was 2,399 in the 2020 Census.

Age & Gender

County-level age distribution and sex composition are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in the American Community Survey (ACS). For the most current standardized tables (including age brackets and male/female counts and percentages) for Grant County, use the county profile on data.census.gov (search: “Grant County, North Dakota” and select ACS demographic tables such as “Age and Sex”).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (Grant County, North Dakota; 2020 Census race and Hispanic origin tables on data.census.gov), Grant County’s racial composition is reported using standard Census categories (e.g., White; American Indian and Alaska Native; Black or African American; Asian; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander; Some Other Race; Two or More Races) and Hispanic or Latino origin as a separate ethnicity classification. The complete county breakdown by category is available in the county’s 2020 Census demographic tables on data.census.gov.

Household & Housing Data

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes county-level measures such as number of households, average household size, owner- vs. renter-occupied housing, housing unit counts, and vacancy rates through the ACS. The most current official household and housing tables for Grant County are available via data.census.gov (ACS tables for Grant County, North Dakota).

Local Government Reference

For county government contacts and planning-related information, see the State of North Dakota official website, which provides official directories and state-level resources used for local administration.

Email Usage

Grant County, North Dakota is a sparsely populated rural county where long distances between homes and service nodes can constrain fixed broadband buildout, shaping how reliably residents can access email and other online services.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not published in standard public datasets, so email access trends are inferred from digital access proxies: household broadband subscriptions and computer availability reported in the American Community Survey via the U.S. Census Bureau data portal. These indicators summarize the practical ability to use email at home, including for school, work, and government services.

Age structure also affects email adoption. Grant County’s age distribution (available through the American Community Survey) provides context because older populations typically have lower rates of daily internet and email use than working-age groups.

Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email use than access and age, but county sex-by-age tables in the U.S. Census Bureau support basic demographic context.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in rural service gaps documented by the FCC National Broadband Map and local conditions described by Grant County.

Mobile Phone Usage

County context (location, settlement pattern, and connectivity constraints)

Grant County is in south-central to southwestern North Dakota, with a very low population density and a largely rural settlement pattern, including small towns and substantial agricultural and rangeland areas. Rural road networks, long distances between population centers, and sparse tower density are structural factors that tend to reduce the consistency of mobile coverage and increase the likelihood of coverage gaps away from towns and major highways. County population size and density can be verified through the U.S. Census Bureau’s county profiles on Census.gov.

This overview distinguishes network availability (where service could be used) from adoption/usage (whether households and individuals subscribe to and use mobile service). County-specific adoption statistics are limited; much of the most precise public reporting is either statewide, provider-reported, or presented as modeled coverage surfaces.

Network availability (coverage) versus adoption (subscriptions and use)

Network availability in Grant County is best characterized using:

  • Modeled mobile broadband coverage layers from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including 4G LTE and 5G, accessible via the FCC’s National Broadband Map.
  • FCC mobile coverage data documentation and methodology notes (important for interpreting modeled coverage in rural terrain and low-density areas) on the FCC Broadband Data Collection pages.

Household adoption (who actually subscribes) is typically measured through survey-based sources rather than coverage filings. The most widely cited public sources are:

  • U.S. Census Bureau internet subscription tables (generally strongest at state and larger-geography scales; small-area estimates vary by product and margin of error) available through data.census.gov.
  • State-level and program reporting in North Dakota through the North Dakota Broadband Office.

County-level mobile subscription rates are not consistently published as a single definitive indicator for every county; where county values exist, they often appear as modeled or survey estimates rather than administrative counts.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

1) Coverage-based access indicators (availability)

The most direct, county-resolvable public indicator is the share of county land area and population covered by reported 4G LTE and 5G on the FCC National Broadband Map. These are availability indicators rather than adoption measures. In rural counties, the map often shows:

  • Stronger coverage near incorporated places and along major transportation corridors.
  • Larger coverage uncertainty in sparsely populated areas, where a single reported polygon can represent large terrain areas with variable real-world signal performance.

Use the FCC map’s county view and provider filters to document:

  • Which providers report 4G LTE and 5G coverage in Grant County.
  • The relative spatial footprint of 5G compared with 4G LTE.

2) Household adoption indicators (subscriptions)

For adoption, the most comparable indicators are typically:

  • Households with a cellular data plan and/or
  • Households with internet subscriptions (including mobile) from Census survey products.

These are accessible through data.census.gov (search terms commonly used include “internet subscription,” “cellular data plan,” and “computer and internet use”). At county scale, estimates may be limited by sampling error and table availability; limitations should be noted directly in any citation.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G availability and typical rural performance considerations)

4G LTE

  • 4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband technology in rural Great Plains counties, and it is typically the most geographically extensive layer on the FCC map.
  • Real-world user experience in rural areas commonly varies with distance to towers and backhaul capacity. Public maps do not provide a countywide, user-level speed distribution; they show modeled coverage and provider-reported service availability.

5G (including “5G” and “5G NR” reporting)

  • 5G availability in rural counties is frequently more limited and concentrated (often around towns or along key routes), with broader “nationwide” 5G layers sometimes reflecting low-band deployments that extend coverage but do not necessarily transform speeds everywhere.
  • The FCC map provides the most standardized public view of which providers report 5G coverage footprints in the county (availability only). Actual device-level 5G usage depends on handset capability and plan/subscription, which are adoption/usage factors not measured directly by the FCC availability layers.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-specific device-type splits (smartphone vs. flip phone vs. tablet/hotspot) are rarely published as definitive administrative statistics at the county level. The most defensible statements are therefore general and source-bounded:

  • Smartphones dominate mobile internet access in the United States, and Census internet-use products generally focus on whether households use the internet and whether they hold a cellular data plan, rather than enumerating device models. Relevant survey tables are accessible via data.census.gov.
  • In rural areas, dedicated mobile hotspots and fixed wireless/other last-mile options can be part of household connectivity strategies, but quantifying their prevalence specifically in Grant County requires local surveys or provider data that are not consistently published.

For device ecosystem context (not county-specific), nationwide smartphone adoption is documented by federal surveys and reputable research series; however, those sources typically do not resolve to a single rural county without specialized datasets.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Grant County

Geography and infrastructure density (availability impacts)

  • Low population density tends to reduce the economic incentives for dense tower grids, affecting signal consistency outside towns.
  • Large agricultural and rangeland tracts increase the share of travel and activity occurring away from population centers, where coverage can be less reliable.
  • Terrain and vegetation in portions of North Dakota can affect line-of-sight and propagation; the dominant factor in many rural counties remains tower spacing and backhaul availability.

These influences are consistent with how mobile broadband coverage is modeled and reported on the FCC National Broadband Map (FCC National Broadband Map) and interpreted in FCC data documentation (FCC Broadband Data Collection).

Demographics and household characteristics (adoption impacts)

  • Income, age distribution, and educational attainment commonly correlate with subscription type (mobile-only vs. fixed-plus-mobile) and device replacement cycles. Grant County demographic baselines can be referenced through the Census Bureau’s county data on Census.gov and detailed tables on data.census.gov.
  • Rural household location relative to town centers often affects whether households adopt mobile as a primary connection or rely on fixed options where available; definitive county-level splits among these strategies generally require local survey evidence rather than inferred patterns.

What can be stated definitively for Grant County, and key limitations

  • Definitive for availability: Provider-reported modeled 4G LTE and 5G coverage footprints for Grant County are available and citable from the FCC National Broadband Map. These data describe where networks are reported to be available, not how many residents subscribe or what performance they experience at each location.
  • Limited for adoption and device mix: County-level measures of mobile subscription penetration, smartphone vs. non-smartphone shares, and actual 4G/5G usage shares are not consistently published as definitive county administrative statistics. The most standardized public adoption indicators come from Census survey products via data.census.gov, which can have limitations in small counties.
  • State broadband context: Planning documents, mapping initiatives, and program reporting relevant to rural connectivity in North Dakota are maintained by the North Dakota Broadband Office, which can provide statewide context and, in some cases, county-relevant program information.

Source anchors used in this overview

Social Media Trends

Grant County is a sparsely populated rural county in southwestern North Dakota, with Carson as the county seat and an economy centered on agriculture and energy-related activity typical of the region. Low population density, long travel distances, and reliance on mobile connectivity in rural areas tend to concentrate social media use on mobile-first platforms and messaging-style consumption patterns rather than high-frequency local “event” discovery found in larger metro areas.

User statistics (local availability and best proxies)

  • County-specific social media penetration: No reputable, publicly available dataset provides verified social media penetration or active-user counts specifically for Grant County.
  • Statewide connectivity context (relevant to platform access): North Dakota’s broadband and mobile access conditions shape social media usage; public indicators are available via the FCC National Broadband Map and the NTIA Internet Use (Digital Nation) Data Explorer.
  • Benchmark for “percent of adults who use social media” (national, widely cited): National survey benchmarks are commonly used as proxies for rural counties lacking direct measurement. The Pew Research Center social media fact sheet reports that a large majority of U.S. adults use at least one social media site, with usage varying substantially by age.

Age group trends (patterns observed in U.S. survey data)

  • Highest use: Adults ages 18–29 show the highest social media adoption and multi-platform use in national surveys, with heavy use of visually oriented and short-form video platforms.
  • Broad, sustained use: Ages 30–49 remain high users across multiple platforms, often combining news, community, and messaging behaviors.
  • Lower but significant use: Ages 50–64 and 65+ show lower overall adoption than younger groups, with more concentrated use on a smaller set of platforms.
  • Source basis: Age-pattern findings are consistently documented in the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet and Pew’s platform-specific demographic tables.

Gender breakdown (general U.S. patterns used in absence of county-level measurement)

  • Women tend to report higher use than men on visually oriented and community-sharing platforms (notably Facebook and Pinterest in national surveys).
  • Men tend to over-index on some discussion- and creator-centric platforms in certain surveys, while many major platforms show relatively small gender gaps overall.
  • Source basis: Gender splits by platform are tracked in the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Most-used platforms (percentages from national benchmarks)

County-level platform shares are not published reliably; the following national adult usage figures are the most commonly cited baseline for rural counties:

  • YouTube: among the top-reached platforms for U.S. adults.
  • Facebook: remains a leading platform for broad adult reach and local/community communication.
  • Instagram: higher reach among younger adults; used for visual content and messaging.
  • TikTok: strong concentration among younger adults; short-form video consumption is central.
  • WhatsApp: smaller overall U.S. reach than YouTube/Facebook, but important for messaging in certain communities.
  • Specific platform percentages change over time; Pew maintains updated values in the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. Additional U.S. platform reach estimates are also published by DataReportal’s U.S. digital report (methodology differs from Pew; useful as a secondary benchmark).

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences relevant to rural counties like Grant County)

  • Mobile-first consumption: Rural connectivity patterns and time spent away from fixed broadband can increase reliance on smartphones for feed-based viewing, messaging, and video.
  • Community information via Facebook: In rural areas, Facebook commonly functions as a de facto community bulletin board (local announcements, school activities, events, informal commerce), reflecting its broad reach among older and middle-age adults.
  • Video as a primary content format: YouTube (longer-form) and TikTok/Instagram Reels (short-form) align with entertainment and “how-to” needs, including agriculture, vehicle/equipment, home repair, and weather-related content categories common in rural audiences.
  • Asynchronous engagement: Lower emphasis on real-time urban nightlife/event discovery and higher emphasis on asynchronous checking (morning/evening), commenting in community threads, and sharing practical updates.
  • Messaging and private groups: Group-based coordination (school, church, local organizations) often shifts from public posting to private Facebook Groups and direct messaging, consistent with broader U.S. trends in “private social” behaviors documented across survey research such as Pew’s platform reports (see the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet for related usage patterns and platform composition).

Family & Associates Records

Grant County, North Dakota family and associate-related public records include vital records (birth and death) and court-related records affecting family relationships. Birth and death certificates are state vital records administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, rather than the county; certified copies are restricted by eligibility and identification requirements. See North Dakota Vital Records. Adoption records are generally sealed and managed through the court process, with access limited by state law and court order.

Marriage records are typically recorded locally and may be available through the county recorder. Grant County land, marriage, and related recorded instruments are handled by the Grant County Recorder (in-person access and recorded-document searches via county procedures). Divorce, guardianship, name changes, domestic protection matters, and other family-related case files are maintained by the district court serving Grant County; court access is governed by North Dakota court record rules. Public case information is available through North Dakota Courts Public Search (older or confidential filings may not appear). For in-person records, the South Central Judicial District provides location and clerk contact information.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to birth records, adoption files, juvenile matters, and certain protective-order or confidential-address filings; redaction and fee schedules vary by office.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

  • Marriage license/application: Created before a marriage is solemnized and typically retained at the county level.
  • Marriage certificate/record of marriage: The completed return filed after the ceremony, documenting that the marriage occurred.

Divorce records (judgments/decrees and case files)

  • Divorce judgment/decree: The court’s final order dissolving the marriage, usually part of a civil case file.
  • Divorce case file: May include pleadings, summons, findings, orders on custody/support/property, and related filings.

Annulment records

  • Annulment judgment: A court order declaring a marriage null/void/voidable under North Dakota law, maintained as part of a civil case file.
  • Annulment case file: Similar in structure to divorce files (pleadings and orders) but seeking to invalidate rather than dissolve a marriage.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage records

  • Filed/maintained locally: Marriage licenses and returned marriage records are generally maintained by the Grant County Recorder (the county official responsible for recording vital and legal documents).
  • State-level vital records: North Dakota maintains statewide marriage records through the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records. Certified copies are typically issued through the state vital records office.
  • Access methods: Common access paths include in-person requests at the county recorder, mail/online ordering through state vital records, and copies for authorized requesters.

Divorce and annulment records

  • Filed/maintained by the court: Divorce and annulment actions are filed in the District Court serving Grant County as civil cases, and records are maintained by the Clerk of District Court.
  • Access methods: Court records are accessed through the clerk’s office (in person and, for some information, through court record systems). Availability of documents varies based on whether portions are sealed or restricted by law or court order.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/application and recorded marriage return

  • Full legal names of spouses (and often prior names)
  • Date and place of marriage (city/county; sometimes specific venue)
  • Ages or dates of birth; residence addresses
  • Names of officiant and witnesses (as recorded on the return)
  • License issuance date and license number/file number
  • Applicant information and signatures as captured on the application (format varies)

Divorce decree/judgment and case file

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Date of filing and date of judgment
  • Grounds or legal basis (as stated under North Dakota procedure; may be summarized)
  • Orders regarding division of property and debts
  • Orders regarding spousal support
  • Orders regarding legal decision-making/custody, parenting time, and child support (when applicable)
  • Restoration of a former name (when ordered)
  • Related filings (motions, affidavits, notices), which can contain addresses, financial data, and other sensitive information

Annulment judgment and case file

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Legal basis for annulment and the court’s findings
  • Date of judgment and effect of the judgment on marital status
  • Orders addressing property, support, and parent–child issues when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

Marriage records

  • Marriage records are generally treated as public records for basic index information, while certified copies are typically issued under state vital records rules and may require identity verification and fees.
  • Some personal data elements contained in applications may be restricted from general dissemination under state confidentiality and identity-protection practices.

Divorce and annulment records

  • Court case dockets and many filings are generally public, but specific documents or information can be restricted by statute, court rule, or court order.
  • Common restrictions include:
    • Sealed cases or sealed filings by court order
    • Confidential information protected in family-law matters (for example, certain child-related evaluations, protected addresses, and sensitive personal identifiers)
    • Redaction requirements for personal identifiers (such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers) in filed documents
  • Certified copies of judgments are typically available through the Clerk of District Court, subject to sealing and access limitations.

Reference agencies (official sources)

Education, Employment and Housing

Grant County is a sparsely populated, rural county in southwestern North Dakota, centered on the county seat of Carson and including small communities such as Elgin, Leith, and New Leipzig. The county’s population is older than the state average and widely dispersed across farm and ranch land, shaping service delivery (schools, health care, housing) around long travel distances and small local labor markets.

Education Indicators

Public schools and school names

Grant County’s public K–12 education is primarily provided through small district schools serving broad rural catchment areas. The most consistently identified in-county public school is:

  • New Leipzig Public School (New Leipzig)

Other student enrollment for county residents may occur through nearby districts in adjacent counties due to geographic proximity and open enrollment arrangements; a single authoritative, current roster of “all public schools attended by Grant County residents” is not published as a standard dataset at the county level. District and school directory information is typically confirmed through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: County-specific student–teacher ratios are not consistently published in a single county profile and vary materially by small-school staffing. In rural North Dakota, ratios commonly fall in the low-to-mid teens per teacher, with small graduating classes producing year-to-year volatility.
  • Graduation rates: Grant County graduation outcomes are best represented through district-reported four-year cohort graduation rates in state accountability reporting. In small cohorts, graduation rates can swing sharply from year to year, so multi-year averages are generally more stable than single-year values. Official rates are maintained in state reporting via the ND DPI and public school report card systems.

Proxy note: Where county-level rates are unavailable, district-level rates for the local serving district(s) are the most defensible proxy because students attend school by district boundaries rather than by county administrative lines.

Adult educational attainment

Adult education levels for Grant County are available through U.S. Census Bureau estimates (American Community Survey). The most commonly cited county indicators are:

  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+): ACS county estimate (most recent 5-year release available)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): ACS county estimate (most recent 5-year release available)

Official adult attainment figures for Grant County are accessed through the U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal (ACS 5-year tables for “Educational Attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP/dual credit)

County-specific program inventories are not typically compiled at the county level. In rural North Dakota districts, notable offerings are most often delivered through:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (agriculture mechanics, business, welding/industrial arts, family and consumer sciences), reflecting regional labor needs
  • Dual-credit/college-credit options through state and regional higher-ed partnerships (more common than full Advanced Placement sequences in very small schools)
  • Online/hybrid coursework to broaden electives (including STEM and world languages) when on-site staffing is limited

Program confirmation is typically found in the serving district’s course catalog and state CTE summaries via the ND DPI.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Rural North Dakota districts commonly implement layered safety practices aligned with state guidance, including:

  • Controlled building access during school hours, visitor check-in procedures, and emergency response planning (fire, severe weather, lockdown)
  • Coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management
  • Student support services provided through school counselors and, in some cases, shared-service arrangements (one counselor serving multiple grades/schools) due to small enrollment

County-level inventories of safety hardware and mental health staffing are not published as standardized datasets; district policies and staff directories are the primary source of record.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent available)

Grant County’s unemployment rate is tracked monthly and annually through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The most recent official figures are available through BLS LAUS.
Data note: In very small labor markets, rates can be more volatile month-to-month; annual averages are often used for stability in reporting.

Major industries and employment sectors

Grant County’s economy is characteristic of rural southwestern North Dakota, with employment concentrated in:

  • Agriculture (crop and livestock production) and related services
  • Local government and public services (schools, county/city services)
  • Health care and social assistance (often delivered through small clinics, regional providers, and long-distance referrals)
  • Retail trade and basic services concentrated in small town centers
  • Transportation and warehousing tied to agricultural supply chains and regional trucking

Sector distributions for the county are most consistently derived from Census/ACS and federal regional economic profiles.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational composition in rural counties of this region typically emphasizes:

  • Management and business operations (farm/ranch operators, small business owners)
  • Transportation and material moving (truck driving, equipment operation)
  • Office and administrative support
  • Sales and service occupations in local retail and services
  • Construction, maintenance, and repair trades
  • Education and health service roles within local institutions

County-specific occupation shares are available via ACS “Occupation” tables through data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute times

Commuting in Grant County is shaped by long rural distances and small job centers:

  • Primary mode: Driving alone is the dominant commuting mode in comparable rural North Dakota counties; carpooling is secondary; public transit use is minimal.
  • Commute time: Mean commute times in rural North Dakota counties are commonly in the 15–25 minute range, with longer commutes for workers traveling to regional hubs outside the county.

Mean travel time to work and commuting mode shares are provided by ACS commuting tables via data.census.gov.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

A notable share of employed residents in sparsely populated counties work outside the county due to limited local job density. This pattern is generally evaluated using:

  • ACS “Place of Work” indicators (county-to-county commuting)
  • Federal commuting flow products (e.g., Census LODES), where available

Because Grant County’s resident labor force is small, out-of-county commuting shares can materially affect local daytime population and retail/service demand.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Grant County housing tenure is predominantly owner-occupied, consistent with rural North Dakota patterns:

  • Homeownership: High compared with urban counties
  • Rental share: Concentrated in small-town apartments, duplexes, and single-family rentals, with limited multi-family inventory

Official owner/renter shares are reported in ACS “Housing Tenure” tables via data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value: County median values are available through ACS and tend to be below statewide medians in many rural counties, reflecting older housing stock, smaller markets, and limited speculative demand.
  • Recent trends: Rural market trends in this region commonly show gradual appreciation over time, with transaction volume constrained by low turnover and a limited number of listings.

Because Grant County has a small number of annual sales, median values can shift due to composition effects (a few higher- or lower-priced sales changing the median).

Typical rent prices

  • Typical gross rent: ACS “Gross Rent” provides the most consistent county estimate. Rural counties often show lower median rents than metropolitan areas, but rents can vary widely by unit availability and condition.

Types of housing (single-family homes, apartments, rural lots)

The housing stock is dominated by:

  • Single-family detached homes in Carson, New Leipzig, Elgin, Leith, and other small settlements
  • Farmsteads and rural lots outside town limits
  • Small multi-family buildings (apartments/duplexes) in town centers, generally limited in number

Older homes are common, and manufactured housing may represent a modest share depending on locality.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

Neighborhood form is typical of Great Plains small towns:

  • Housing clustered near main streets and civic nodes (school, post office, city hall, churches)
  • Short in-town travel distances to schools and basic services, with most regional amenities (specialty health care, larger grocery, major retail) accessed in larger nearby trade centers outside the county
  • Rural residences characterized by longer drive times and reliance on private vehicles

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

North Dakota property taxes are levied locally (county/city/school district) and vary by jurisdiction and taxable value:

  • Effective tax rates in rural North Dakota commonly fall in a roughly 1% to 2% range of market value equivalents, though local mill levies and property classifications drive meaningful variation.
  • Typical homeowner tax cost in Grant County is best represented by county median real estate taxes from ACS “Real Estate Taxes” tables, available through data.census.gov.

Proxy note: Where a single countywide “average rate” is requested, the most defensible approach is the ACS-reported median annual real estate taxes paired with ACS median home value to infer an approximate effective rate, acknowledging that individual tax bills vary by school district levies, exemptions/credits, and assessed value classifications.

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