The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Slope county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 69.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 13.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 43% and the area covered by water is 0.11%. The overall influence score for Slope is 9.
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Slope County is located in western North Dakota, and is one of the least populated counties in the state. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Slope County's population was just 829 people, spread out over 1,072 square miles. The median age of residents is just over 40 years old and the county is almost entirely rural, with only 5% of the population living in urban areas.
The majority of Slope County's population is white (96.4%), with small percentages of Native American (2.7%), Hispanic (0.5%) and African-American (0.3%) residents. The median household income for Slope County is $43,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.
Due to its rural nature, living conditions in Slope County are largely agricultural or resource-based. Farming and ranching are the primary occupations for many of its residents, while oil and gas production has been an increasingly important industry in recent years. Housing options are limited, with most residents living in single-family homes or small farming communities.
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