North Dakota: The Bakken Formation, Farm Real Estate, And Jokes
Published by gwen August 7th, 2008 in Agriculture, Energy, Real Estate.We’re on vacation–I’m writing from Utah today.
My husband and little brother were joking about North Dakota this morning. ”Our slogan is We’re farther away than South Dakota,” my husband said, and we all laughed. ND is still a good natured joke with my loved ones, in spite of my efforts to get them to move there.
But even joking, there are some terrific things going on for the state that no one can ignore. Farm land in the state set a record for real estate price and the projected state surplus is projected to reach over $1 billion. On top of that, there are now 80 oil rigs actively drilling in ND, surpassing the 1984 record high by 30 rigs. North Dakota has a very healthy economy and a strong developing energy industry.
The Bakken formation itself is worth more than one look. It has already changed life forever in small farming communities like Stanley and Tioga in the northwestern corner of the state. Besides oil, there’s a lot of biofuel and wind energy development.
To me, these aren’t just useless facts. There’s something slightly mystic about living in North Dakota, even if it is (surprisingly) the most urban area I’ve ever lived in. I love living there. Even if it’s worth joking about.
Anyone out there looking to relocate to a nice small town, great small town school like sending your children to a private school only it is public. Riding to hearts content right from your driveway? Great jobs in the now famous
Bakken Oil Field that can bring you $1000/day to $3000~$5000 a month if you are a truck driver or laborer or can specialize in an oil field position. Other jobs like crazy 27 miles to Williston available. There is a shortage of workers for anything you can want here.
My farm is for sale $250,000. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, nice two story farm house with a yard to be proud of, master sweet with jacuuzi. Lots of corrals and set up to house at least 2 stallions, nice barn, garage/shop. Cost of living is affordable like no other area. Right by the Montana boarder. 3 hours from Canada. Tons of hunting here for trophy mule deer, white tail, even elk hunting, bird hunting. The best place for walleye fishing, paddle fish. Right by the Missouri River and Yellowstone River. Great riding in the badlands 30 minutes away as well as Theodore Roosevelt Park and famous Medora, ND an hour away. If you are itching for small town simplicity and wide open spaces here it is. Bring the horses and enjoy if you are looking for a change in life. This place is only on 3 acres but I manage nicely up to 15 horses here. Set up to handle it. Contact payden@ruggedwest.com