North Dakota · Off-grid & homestead potential

Williams County

62BoltScore / 100
#50 of 53 in North Dakota

Williams County is a solid bolthole (62/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 297 mi to the nearest city and strong economic & personal freedom (82% Republican). The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (40.9°F avg) and modest rainfall (15.4″/yr).

How Williams County scores

Hazard Safety46
Freedom80
Food22
Isolation98
Sovereignty72
Water42
Affordability72
$356kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$1,383Land / acre
15.4"Annual rain
19% of yrsSevere drought
297 miNearest metro
18.8People / sq mi
11%Federal land
40.9°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Williams County, North Dakota

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

Williams County is a solid bolthole (62/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 297 mi to the nearest city and strong economic & personal freedom (82% Republican). Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (40.9°F avg) and modest rainfall (15.4″/yr).

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

Land in Williams County runs about $1,383 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Williams County?

Williams County gets about 15.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 19% of years.

How remote is Williams County?

The nearest major metro is about 297 miles away, and population density is 18.8 people per square mile.

How Williams compares in North Dakota

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