Morton County
Morton County, North Dakota: solar permitting grade B (score 34/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 34/100 |
| Population | 31,364 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Morton County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Morton County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Almont city
- Flasher city
- Glen Ullin city
- Hebron city
- Mandan city
- New Salem city
- Captain's Landing township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Oliver County · ≈28 miD57—
- Grant County · ≈30 miC44—
- Burleigh County · ≈43 miB41—
- Sioux County · ≈43 miB41—
- Mercer County · ≈48 miB35—
- Emmons County · ≈58 miC44—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Morton County ranks #6 of 53 ranked North Dakota counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in North Dakota: Dunn County (A · 29), McLean County (A · 30), Dickey County (B · 30). See all North Dakota county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.