Logan County

Logan County is located in south-central North Dakota, stretching from the prairie uplands of the Missouri Plateau to the edge of the Missouri River–influenced region. Organized in the late 19th century during the state’s period of rapid settlement and railroad expansion, the county developed as part of North Dakota’s predominantly agricultural interior. It is a small, sparsely populated county by statewide standards, characterized by widely spaced communities and extensive open land. The local economy is largely rural, centered on crop production and livestock, with supporting services based in its small towns. The landscape consists mainly of rolling grasslands and cultivated fields, with stream valleys and prairie wetlands contributing to wildlife habitat and outdoor land use. Cultural life reflects a typical Great Plains rural profile, shaped by farming traditions and small-community institutions. The county seat is Napoleon.

Logan County is a sparsely populated county in south-central North Dakota, within the Great Plains region. The county seat is Napoleon, and county services are administered locally through county government.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Logan County, North Dakota, the county’s population was 1,937 (2020).

Age & Gender

The U.S. Census Bureau data portal (data.census.gov) provides county-level tables for age distribution (e.g., detailed age groups and median age) and sex composition (male/female shares). A consolidated age-distribution breakdown and a single countywide gender ratio are not presented in the cited QuickFacts page as a standalone set of figures.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

County-level statistics for race and Hispanic/Latino ethnicity are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in QuickFacts and in detailed tables on data.census.gov. The most direct county summary is available via QuickFacts: Logan County, North Dakota (race categories and Hispanic/Latino origin are shown as separate measures under the Census Bureau’s standard reporting approach).

Household & Housing Data

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes household and housing characteristics for the county, including measures such as households, housing units, occupancy/vacancy, and selected household characteristics. These are available through QuickFacts (households and housing) and in more detail via data.census.gov (American Community Survey and decennial census tables, depending on the statistic).

Local Government Reference

For county government information and local planning resources, consult the Logan County, North Dakota official website.

Logan County, North Dakota is a sparsely populated rural county where long distances and lower population density can limit broadband buildout, shaping how residents access digital services such as email.

Direct, county-level email-usage statistics are generally not published; email access is commonly inferred from proxy indicators such as broadband subscriptions, computer availability, and age structure. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov), key digital access indicators for Logan County include household broadband subscription and the share of households with a computer, which together approximate the capacity for regular email use. Age distribution from the same source is relevant because older age groups tend to have lower rates of adoption for some online communications, while working-age adults are more likely to rely on email for employment, services, and government contact.

Gender distribution is available from the Census but is not typically a primary driver of email adoption compared with access and age.

Connectivity constraints in rural North Dakota are reflected in service-availability and deployment data published by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (BroadbandUSA) and the FCC National Broadband Map, which document coverage gaps and lower competition that can reduce affordability and performance.

Context: Logan County within North Dakota

Logan County is in south-central North Dakota and is predominantly rural, characterized by agricultural land use and very low population density. The county seat is Napoleon, and settlement is dispersed across small towns and extensive farmland. These factors generally affect mobile connectivity by increasing the distance between cell sites, raising per-capita infrastructure costs, and creating larger coverage gaps between populated points. County-level demographic and housing baselines are available from the U.S. Census Bureau through Census.gov QuickFacts and detailed tables via data.census.gov.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

• Network availability (supply-side) describes where mobile broadband service is reported to be available (coverage and technology such as 4G LTE and 5G).
• Household or individual adoption (demand-side) describes whether residents actually subscribe to and use mobile service and mobile internet (including smartphone use, mobile-only households, and device ownership).

In Logan County, publicly accessible datasets are stronger on availability (via FCC coverage reporting) than on county-specific adoption (often published at state or national levels, with limited county breakouts).

Network availability (reported coverage and technologies)

FCC coverage reporting (availability)

The primary public source for sub-county mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which provides provider-reported mobile broadband coverage, including technology generation indicators. Coverage maps and location-based reporting can be accessed through the FCC’s tools:

• FCC National Broadband Map (interactive, includes mobile availability layers)
• FCC Broadband Data Collection program page (methodology, filings, and data resources)

Important limitation: FCC mobile availability is provider-reported and model-based; it represents where a provider claims service should be available outdoors under certain assumptions. It does not directly measure indoor coverage quality, congestion, affordability, or whether residents subscribe.

4G LTE vs. 5G availability patterns

• 4G LTE: In rural North Dakota counties such as Logan, 4G LTE typically forms the baseline mobile broadband layer, with coverage concentrated along highways, around towns (e.g., Napoleon), and in other populated nodes. LTE reach tends to exceed 5G reach in sparsely populated areas.
• 5G: 5G availability in rural counties is often more limited and concentrated near population centers and major transport corridors. The FCC map provides the most current, county-area-specific view of where 5G is reported by individual providers.

Because coverage varies by carrier and changes over time with new filings, countywide statements such as “Logan County has 5G everywhere” or “Logan County has no 5G” are not supported without citing a date-specific FCC map view. The FCC map is the authoritative public reference for current reported availability by technology in the county area.

Performance and real-world experience (measurement vs. availability)

Public, standardized county-level mobile performance measures (download/upload/latency) are less consistently available than coverage. The FCC map is primarily an availability tool; it does not function as a guaranteed performance benchmark for users.

Adoption and mobile penetration (subscriptions and household use)

County-level adoption: limited direct indicators

County-specific indicators for:

• smartphone ownership,
• mobile broadband subscription, or
• mobile-only internet households
  are not consistently published at the county level in a single official dataset.

The most commonly used official proxy at local levels is ACS-based household internet subscription data, which can indicate:

• households with cellular data plan as their internet service, and/or
• households with broadband vs. no internet.

These measures can be extracted for Logan County using:

• data.census.gov (American Community Survey tables for county geographies)
• Technical documentation and table guides from the American Community Survey (ACS)

Interpretation limitation: ACS internet subscription measures capture household-reported subscription types and do not directly measure network quality or coverage at the location.

State-level context often used when county data is sparse

When county breakouts are unavailable or unreliable due to small sample sizes, state-level indicators are used to contextualize adoption patterns. North Dakota broadband and connectivity planning resources that frequently compile statewide adoption and availability summaries include:

• North Dakota Broadband Office (planning, mapping links, and statewide broadband context)
• North Dakota Department of Commerce (agency context for broadband initiatives)

Mobile internet usage patterns (how mobile is used)

Mobile broadband as primary vs. supplementary access

Rural counties often exhibit a mix of:

• mobile used as a supplement to fixed internet where fixed options exist, and
• mobile used as a primary connection in locations lacking robust fixed broadband.

In Logan County, identifying the share of households relying on a cellular data plan for internet requires ACS table extraction from data.census.gov. County-level estimates may be subject to sampling variability due to small population.

Likely usage constraints tied to rural networks (availability vs. experience)

Even where LTE/5G is reported available, rural usage patterns can be constrained by:

• larger cell sizes (fewer towers covering more area),
• weaker indoor signal in farmhouses or metal-roofed structures,
• topography and vegetation causing localized attenuation, and
• backhaul limitations affecting peak-time performance.

These are recognized rural network factors, but specific magnitudes for Logan County are not published as standard county metrics in federal datasets.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What is known from widely used public datasets

• Smartphones are the dominant endpoint for consumer mobile internet use nationally and statewide, but county-specific smartphone ownership rates are typically not published as an official county statistic.
• Hotspots and fixed wireless-capable routers are common in rural environments as alternatives or complements to wired service, but prevalence in Logan County is not available as a county-level official estimate.

For device-type statistics, most rigorous public reporting is at national/state levels rather than county. County-level device type distributions generally require survey microdata analysis or proprietary datasets.

Practical distinction in rural areas

From a connectivity standpoint, device categories relevant to rural counties include:

• smartphones (primary personal mobile access),
• mobile hotspots (sharing cellular connectivity with laptops/tablets),
• IoT/telemetry devices (agriculture-related monitoring, asset tracking), where coverage gaps and latency/throughput requirements differ.

No official county-level counts for these categories are routinely published.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Logan County

Population density and settlement pattern

Logan County’s low density and dispersed residences influence both:

• availability: fewer economically viable tower locations and more variable coverage between towns, and
• adoption: households may rely more on mobile where fixed infrastructure is limited, but adoption is also sensitive to pricing and plan constraints.

Baseline demographic and housing characteristics (population, age distribution, household counts, housing density) are available from:

• Census.gov QuickFacts for Logan County

Land use and built environment

Agricultural land use and long distances between communities can affect:

• the cost and complexity of adding new sites,
• signal continuity along rural roads,
• indoor coverage variability in buildings with signal-attenuating materials.

Economic and age structure

County-level age and income distributions (ACS) can correlate with:

• smartphone adoption,
• reliance on mobile-only access,
• willingness/ability to maintain multiple subscriptions (fixed + mobile).

These relationships are established in broader research, but Logan County-specific causal conclusions are not supported without county-specific survey results.

Summary of what is measurable vs. what is not (Logan County specificity)

• Measurable at fine geography (availability): provider-reported 4G/5G mobile broadband coverage via the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Partially measurable at county level (adoption): household internet subscription categories, including cellular data plan usage, via data.census.gov (ACS), with potential small-sample limitations.
• Not reliably available as official county metrics: smartphone ownership rates, detailed device-type splits, and standardized county-level mobile performance benchmarks.

This separation between reported network availability (FCC) and actual household adoption and use (ACS subscription reporting) provides the most defensible framework for describing mobile phone usage and connectivity in Logan County using public, non-proprietary sources.

Logan County is a sparsely populated, primarily rural county in south‑central North Dakota; Napoleon (the county seat) and surrounding small communities anchor local services in an area shaped by agriculture and long travel distances between towns. These characteristics typically correspond with heavier reliance on mobile internet access, community Facebook groups, and messaging for local news, events, and school or weather updates compared with denser metro areas.

User statistics (penetration / residents active on social platforms)

• No county-specific social media penetration estimates are published in major, methodologically consistent public datasets (for example, Pew Research Center does not report usage at the county level).
• For context, U.S. adult social media use is about 7 in 10: the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet reports ~70% of U.S. adults use at least one social media site.
• North Dakota connectivity context: The American Community Survey (ACS) provides local internet subscription and device measures (useful as a proxy for likely access), but it does not directly measure social media participation.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Nationally, age is the strongest predictor of social media use:

• 18–29: highest usage (Pew reports ~84% use social media)
• 30–49: high usage (~81%)
• 50–64: moderate usage (~73%)
• 65+: lower but majority usage (~45%)
  Source: Pew Research Center (U.S. adult social media use by age).

In rural counties like Logan, platforms that emphasize community information (notably Facebook) tend to skew older relative to image/video-first platforms.

Gender breakdown

• Across the U.S., women report slightly higher social media use than men. Pew reports ~74% of women vs ~66% of men use social media.
  Source: Pew Research Center (U.S. adult social media use by gender).

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-level platform shares are not published in standard public surveys, but national usage patterns provide a reliable benchmark for likely platform mix in Logan County:

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
  Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-platform adoption.

Practical rural patterning commonly observed in local government and community communications includes Facebook for local groups and announcements and YouTube for how-to, agriculture-related content, and entertainment, with TikTok/Instagram higher among younger adults.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Community information seeking: Rural areas often concentrate “civic” engagement (event notices, school updates, road/weather information) in Facebook pages and groups; this aligns with Facebook’s broad reach and older age skew documented by Pew platform data.
• Video-centered consumption: Nationally high YouTube penetration (~83%) supports video as a primary content format, including long-form informational viewing and short-form clips.
• Messaging and lightweight interaction: Day-to-day engagement often centers on comments, shares, and group posts rather than public broadcasting, especially in small communities where audience overlap is high.
• Age-segmented platform preference: Younger residents disproportionately use Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, while older residents disproportionately use Facebook; these splits are consistent with Pew’s age-by-platform patterns summarized in its platform adoption tables.
• Mobile-first access: Rural geographies commonly exhibit stronger reliance on smartphones for connectivity compared with fixed broadband in some areas; the best public baseline for local access conditions comes from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS internet subscription and device items (access influences which platforms are convenient to use, especially video and live streaming).

Logan County family-related public records primarily include vital records and certain court records. North Dakota birth and death certificates are maintained at the state level by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, with ordering and eligibility details published on the agency site: North Dakota HHS — Vital Records. Marriage records are generally created through the county district court (marriage license) and returned for filing; Logan County court access and procedures are provided through the North Dakota Courts county directory: North Dakota Courts — Logan County. Adoption records are handled through the courts and are commonly treated as confidential case records under state court rules; access is typically restricted to authorized parties and processes described by the court system.

Publicly searchable databases for family and associate research in Logan County are limited. For court-related name searches, North Dakota provides statewide docket access through: North Dakota Courts — Public Search. Recorded land and some related instruments can reflect family/associate ties; Logan County recorder services are listed through the county government site: Logan County, ND — Official Website.

Access occurs online via the statewide portals above, and in person through the Logan County courthouse offices for local filings and certified copies handled locally. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to birth records for a statutory period, adoption case files, and certain sealed or confidential court matters.

Types of records available

Marriage records

• Marriage license applications and issued marriage licenses: Created and maintained at the county level as part of the marriage licensing process.
• Marriage certificates/returns: After the ceremony, the officiant completes a return (often referred to as the marriage certificate/record of marriage) that becomes part of the county marriage record.

Divorce records

• Divorce case files: Maintained by the district court and may include pleadings, affidavits, findings, orders, and related filings.
• Divorce decrees/judgments: The final signed court order dissolving the marriage; part of the district court case record.

Annulment records

• Annulment case files and judgments: Filed and maintained in district court in the same general manner as divorce cases; the final judgment declares the marriage void or voidable under North Dakota law.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Logan County marriage records (county level)

• Filed/maintained by: Logan County Recorder (marriage licenses and recorded marriage returns).
• Access:
  • Local requests are handled through the Recorder’s office for copies/extracts of marriage records maintained by the county.
  • Statewide access: North Dakota maintains statewide vital records services through the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records for certified copies of marriage records recorded in the state.
    Link: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/vital

Logan County divorce and annulment records (court level)

• Filed/maintained by: South Central Judicial District Court (Logan County is within the South Central Judicial District). Divorce and annulment actions are civil court matters and are maintained as court records.
• Access:
  • Court clerk access: Copies of judgments/decrees and other filings are obtained through the district court clerk’s office, subject to access rules and sealing.
  • Online case information: North Dakota provides online access to state district court case information through the North Dakota Courts system (public docket-level access; document images are not universally available and access varies by record type and confidentiality).
    Link: https://www.ndcourts.gov/

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record

Common data elements include:

• Full legal names of the parties (and prior names as recorded)
• Date and place of marriage (city/county)
• Date the license was issued
• Officiant name and authority, and date of ceremony/return
• Ages or dates of birth as recorded on the application/record
• Residences at time of application
• Filing/recording information (book/page or instrument/reference numbers)

Divorce decree/judgment (and case file)

Common data elements include:

• Court name, county, case number, and filing dates
• Names of the parties and caption information
• Date of judgment/decree and judge’s signature
• Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
• Orders on legal decision-making/parenting time (when applicable), child support, spousal support, and property/debt division
• Restoration of a former name (when granted)
• Related documents in the case file may include financial affidavits, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and motions/orders

Annulment judgment (and case file)

Common data elements include:

• Court name, county, case number, and filing dates
• Names of the parties and caption information
• Legal basis for annulment and findings
• Judgment declaring the marriage void/voidable and addressing related relief (e.g., name change, property issues), as ordered by the court

Privacy or legal restrictions

Marriage records

• Certified copies are issued under North Dakota vital records rules and typically require compliance with state identification and eligibility requirements administered by Vital Records and/or the local custodian.
• Some data elements (such as certain personal identifiers) may be restricted from public disclosure in issued copies or may be redacted depending on the format and requester eligibility.

Divorce and annulment court records

• Public access baseline: North Dakota district court case records are generally public, but access to specific documents can be limited by statute, court rule, or court order.
• Restricted/sealed content: Records involving minors, certain financial information, and documents ordered sealed by the court are not publicly available. Courts may also restrict access to sensitive information and require redaction of protected identifiers in filings.
• Certified copies: Certified copies of judgments/decrees are obtained from the clerk of court and are subject to court certification practices and any sealing/confidentiality orders.

Record custodians and systems used in practice

• Marriage: Created at the county level (Logan County Recorder) and reported into the state vital records system for statewide certified-copy services through ND HHS Vital Records.
• Divorce/annulment: Created and maintained in the district court case management system for the South Central Judicial District; public case information is accessible through the North Dakota Courts online services, with confidentiality controls applied where required.

Logan County is a sparsely populated, predominantly rural county in south-central North Dakota, anchored by small communities such as Napoleon (county seat) and Gackle. The county’s population is older than the statewide average, with a community context shaped by agriculture, local services, and long-distance commuting to larger trade centers for some jobs and amenities. For baseline population, age, education, commuting, and housing characteristics, the most current countywide profiles are typically drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (American Community Survey 5‑year estimates).

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

• Logan County’s public K–12 education is provided through small district(s) serving local towns; commonly referenced schools serving the county include:
  • Napoleon Public School (Napoleon)
  • Gackle–Streeter Public School (Gackle/Streeter service area)
• A single definitive “number of public schools” list for the county varies by how campuses are counted (elementary vs. secondary vs. combined K–12 buildings). The most reliable source for an official directory is the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) (district/school directory and report cards).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• County-only student–teacher ratios and graduation rates are not consistently published as a standalone “Logan County” metric because reporting is typically at the district or school level rather than county level.
• For the most recent verified figures, the authoritative source is NDDPI’s district and school report cards (graduation rates, staffing, student counts): NDDPI accountability and report card resources.
• Proxy context (not a county-specific statistic): rural North Dakota districts often operate with small cohort sizes, which can cause graduation-rate percentages to fluctuate year-to-year even when the number of students changing status is small.

Adult education levels (high school diploma; bachelor’s+)

• The most current countywide adult educational attainment (share with high school diploma or higher, and bachelor’s degree or higher) is reported in the American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year tables for “Educational Attainment (Population 25 years and over)” on data.census.gov.
• County-specific percentages are not restated here because the request requires “most recent available data,” and ACS values update annually; the definitive values should be taken directly from the latest ACS 5‑year release for Logan County, ND.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE/vocational, AP)

• In small rural districts, Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings (agriculture education, business, trades/industrial arts, and related career pathways) are common statewide and are supported through North Dakota CTE networks. Program availability is district-specific; the statewide framework is maintained by North Dakota Career and Technical Education.
• Dual credit and distance learning options are frequently used in rural North Dakota to expand course access; availability and course catalogs are district-specific and are typically documented in district handbooks or NDDPI-linked profiles.
• Advanced Placement (AP) participation in very small districts is often limited and may be substituted by dual credit or online coursework; the definitive listing of AP availability is district-level rather than county-level.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• North Dakota public schools typically maintain safety measures including controlled entry procedures, visitor check-in protocols, emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement; implementation details are set by each district’s policies and facilities.
• Student support commonly includes school counseling services (often shared across grade bands in small districts) and referral pathways to regional behavioral health providers. Statewide school safety and student support initiatives are reflected through NDDPI guidance and statewide youth mental health resources, including North Dakota Health and Human Services Behavioral Health.
• Specific staffing levels (counselor-to-student ratios) are generally reported at the district level, not as a county aggregate.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

• The official county unemployment rate is published through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The most current annual and monthly values for Logan County are available via the BLS LAUS data portal: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
• A single “most recent year” percentage is not reproduced here because LAUS updates monthly and annual averages are revised; the definitive current value should be taken from the latest BLS release for Logan County, ND.

Major industries and employment sectors

• Logan County’s economy is characteristic of rural North Dakota, with agriculture (crop and livestock production and related services) as a foundational sector, alongside local government/education, health and social assistance, retail trade, transportation/warehousing, and construction.
• The most recent county industry composition (by employed residents or by jobs located in the county) is available from:
  • ACS “Industry by Occupation/Industry by Class of Worker” tables on data.census.gov (resident workforce), and
  • LEHD/OnTheMap (workplace vs. residence job flows; where people live vs. where they work).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

• Common occupational groups in rural counties typically include management, sales/office, service, construction/extraction, transportation/material moving, production, and farming/fishing/forestry. County-specific shares by major occupation group are reported in ACS “Occupation” tables on data.census.gov.
• Because Logan County has a small labor force, year-to-year changes in occupation shares can reflect modest numeric shifts.

Commuting patterns and mean commute times

• Commuting in Logan County is influenced by dispersed settlement and a limited number of large employers. Residents commonly commute by driving alone, with lower rates of public transit use typical of rural North Dakota.
• The definitive county mean travel time to work and commuting mode shares are reported in ACS commuting tables (e.g., “Means of Transportation to Work” and “Travel Time to Work”) on data.census.gov.
• Proxy context (not a county-specific figure): rural Great Plains counties often show moderate-to-long commute times for residents working in regional hubs.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

• The most direct measure of in-county vs. out-of-county work is provided by the Census Bureau’s LEHD Origin–Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), accessible through OnTheMap. This distinguishes:
  • residents who work within Logan County,
  • residents who commute to jobs in other counties, and
  • workers who commute into Logan County for jobs.
• In small rural counties, a substantial share of employed residents frequently work outside the county for healthcare, manufacturing, education, or services in larger nearby communities; the exact shares should be taken from the latest OnTheMap “Inflow/Outflow” report.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

• The county’s homeownership and rental occupancy rates are reported in ACS “Tenure” tables on data.census.gov.
• Proxy context (not a county-specific statistic): rural North Dakota counties generally have higher homeownership rates than metropolitan areas, with rental housing concentrated in town centers.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value and time-series trend indicators are available from ACS (“Median Value (dollars)”) on data.census.gov.
• Recent trend proxy (clearly noted): in many rural North Dakota markets, values tend to change gradually compared with oil-boom metros; however, small sales volumes can produce volatile year-to-year median shifts. Verified trend direction should be taken from multi-year ACS comparisons or local assessor sales data.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent is reported in ACS “Gross Rent” tables on data.census.gov.
• Proxy context (not a county-specific statistic): rents in rural counties are commonly below statewide metro medians, with limited multifamily inventory affecting availability more than price.

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

• The county’s housing stock is dominated by single-family detached homes in town and farm/rural residences outside incorporated areas. Apartments and small multifamily structures exist primarily in the main towns but are limited in number.
• The housing-type distribution (single-unit vs. multi-unit, mobile homes, etc.) is reported in ACS “Units in Structure” tables on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• Housing near schools and amenities is concentrated in Napoleon and Gackle, where proximity to the school, city services, and main-street retail is most typical. Outside town limits, residences are more dispersed with longer travel distances to schools, clinics, and grocery services.
• There is no single countywide quantitative “proximity” metric in standard federal releases; practical accessibility is shaped by town location, highway connections, and winter travel conditions.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Effective property tax rates and typical tax bills vary by taxable value, local levies, and classification. North Dakota property tax administration is summarized by the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner.
• County-specific average tax bills are not consistently published as a single standard indicator across sources; the most definitive local figures come from county and local taxing authority mill levies and audited financial statements. A commonly used proxy for comparisons is the “effective property tax rate” derived from tax paid relative to home value, but the exact current value should be taken from official local levy and assessment data rather than generalized statewide averages.