The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Nelson county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 69.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 4.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 53% and the area covered by water is 2.69%. The overall influence score for Nelson is 6.
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Nelson County is located in the northeast corner of North Dakota, near the Canadian border. The county has a population of 3,921 people, 97.4% of whom are white and 0.5% Native American. The median household income is $48,854 and the poverty rate is 10.6%.
The county consists primarily of farmland and rolling hills with few trees or natural features. The landscape is generally flat and arid with short grasses providing grazing for livestock and wildlife. There are several small towns scattered throughout the county, but most residents live in rural areas and small farming communities.
The climate in Nelson County ranges from cold winters with temperatures occasionally dropping below zero degrees Fahrenheit to hot summers with temperatures reaching highs of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 19 inches of precipitation per year, mostly during the summer months.
Overall, Nelson County offers a rural lifestyle with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. It also provides an excellent quality of life for its residents with low crime rates and a strong sense of community.
USDA State Rural Development Office:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Dakota
220 East Rosser Ave., Room 208
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 530-2037