The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Pierce county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 4.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 46% and the area covered by water is 5.95%. The overall influence score for Pierce is 8.
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Pierce County is located in northeastern North Dakota. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Pierce County has a population of 4,357, with a median age of 42.7 years. The majority of the population is white (97%) followed by Native American (1%), Black (0.3%), Asian (0.2%), and Hispanic/Latino (0.2%) populations. The Median Household Income is $48,918, and the Median Home Value is $132,400.
The county has a total area of 1,118 square miles, with most of the land being used for agriculture or rangeland. The climate in Pierce County is classified as semi-arid steppe, with cold winters and hot summers.
The majority of housing units are owner-occupied single family dwellings, with only 14% being rental units. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $772 per month. There are no large cities in the county; the largest towns are Rugby and Towner.
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