DIVIDE, COUNTY OF

What DIVIDE, COUNTY OF does

Divide County is a rural county government in northwest North Dakota, organized as a political subdivision of the State of North Dakota and operating under a Board of County Commissioners with its seat in Crosby. It serves a stabilized population of slightly more than 2,400 across four incorporated communities (Ambrose, Crosby, Fortuna, Noonan). The county provides comprehensive local government services including property tax administration, vital records (marriage licenses, passports), planning and zoning, emergency management, social services, road maintenance, law enforcement support, and public health coordination through the Upper Missouri District Health Unit. Historically agricultural, the local economy has diversified through oil and gas exploration in the Bakken and Three Forks formations.

The county's service delivery is built on a conventional government technology stack rather than proprietary platforms. The core product is the Divide County Government Website, powered by CivicLive, which serves as the primary digital interface for residents. Online property tax payments are processed through Tyler Technologies' iTax platform; utility payments via MuniciPAY; and emergency alerts via CodeRED. No public APIs, mobile applications, AI/ML features, or proprietary commercial software products are offered. The county also runs a K-12 school district and public library as part of its service ecosystem.

Revenue is generated primarily through mandatory property taxes (residential at 4.5% and agricultural/commercial at 5% of true and full value), oil and gas allocations, and state/federal funding, with statutorily set fees for transaction-based services such as marriage licenses ($65) and passport processing ($35 execution fee plus State Department fees). The county's go-to-market is non-commercial: services are delivered to a geographically captive resident and business base through the Courthouse, satellite offices, and partner organizations, with no pricing flexibility, customer acquisition effort, or competitive market dynamics.

Name

DIVIDE, COUNTY OF

Legal name

Divide County, ND

Website

https://dividecountynd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Divide County is a rural county government in northwest North Dakota providing local government services—including property taxation, vital records, emergency management, and social services—to approximately 2,400 residents across four incorporated communities headquartered in Crosby.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property tax administration
• Emergency management services
• Vital records processing
• Public health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Crosby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes are the primary revenue source for Divide County. Residential properties are taxed at 4.5% of true and full value, while agricultural and commercial properties are taxed at 5%. A 5% discount is available if total real estate taxes are paid in full on or before February 15th.
2. Clerk of Court Fees: Fees collected for marriage licenses ($65), passport processing ($35 execution fee), and other court-related services.
3. Passport Fees: Passport book fees ($110 for adults, $80 for children 15 and under) and passport card fees ($30 for adults, $15 for children 15 and under) collected through the Clerk of Court office.
4. Treasurer Services: Property tax payments accepted online via credit card (2.65% service fee or $3 minimum) and electronic check ($1.50 fee).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Divide County, ND is a local government entity that delivers public services to approximately 2,400 residents in northwest North Dakota, including property tax administration, emergency management and 911 services, vital records (marriage licenses and passport processing), planning and zoning, social services, public health through the Upper Missouri District Health Unit, and the county public library. Funding derives primarily from property taxes, oil and gas revenue, and state/federal allocations, with services delivered through the County Courthouse in Crosby and online portals.

Product overview

Divide County, ND operates a government services ecosystem delivered primarily through its official website. The core offering is the Divide County Government Website, a CivicLive-powered portal that provides access to property tax payments (via Tyler Technologies iTax), utility bill payments (via MuniciPAY), emergency notifications (CodeRED), and various county services including planning/zoning, economic development, public health (through UMDHU), and library services. The county also maintains its own public school district serving K-12 students. No AI/ML-powered products, public APIs, or commercial software products are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Divide County Government Website The official public-facing website for Divide County government, providing residents and visitors with access to county services, government information, news, calendars, and online resources including property tax payments, zoning applications, and emergency notifications.
• Divide County Property Tax Payment System Online portal for property tax payments, integrated with Tyler Technologies iTax platform, allowing residents to view and pay property tax bills online.
• Online Utility Bill Payment Online payment portal for utility bills offered through the city of Crosby, integrated with MuniciPAY payment processing platform.
• Marriage License Services Marriage license services administered by the Clerk of Court office for Divide County residents, with a $65 cash fee required at the time of application.
• Passport Acceptance Services Passport acceptance services provided by the Clerk of Court office, processing passport book ($110 adult / $80 child under 15) and passport card ($30 adult / $15 child under 15) applications with a $35 execution fee per application.
• Emergency Management Services Emergency management services including CodeRED emergency notifications, 911 dispatch, disaster preparedness resources, burn bans, road restrictions, and multi-hazard mitigation planning.
• Planning and Zoning Services County planning and zoning services including building permits, conditional use permits, zoning variances, and access to the Divide County Zoning Ordinance.
• Economic Development Services Economic development resources including the Crosby Renaissance Zone, revolving loan fund, Crosby Spirit Fund grants, business opportunities, and connection to ND Small Business Development Center.
• Divide County Public Library County-run public library services providing access to books, digital resources, programs including story times, and community resources.
• Social Services Social services including child protection and family services, foster care, daycare licensing, subsidized adoption, parent aide services, wraparound case management, and veteran services.
• Divide County School District (K-12) Public school district serving grades K-12 across two campuses in Crosby, ND, serving students from Divide County and surrounding communities.
• Upper Missouri District Health Unit (UMDHU) Services Public health services serving Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams Counties, offering clinical services, immunizations, environmental health, and emergency preparedness.
• Property Tax Assessment and Equalization Property tax assessment and equalization services administered by the Tax Equalization office for Divide County, with residential properties taxed at 4.5% of true and full value and agricultural/commercial properties at 5%.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Upper Missouri District Health Unit (UMDHU)coreOthers · 1 January 1947UMDHU was founded in 1947 and began offering sanitation and nursing services in Divide, McKenzie, and Williams Counties. It was the third public health unit formed in North Dakota. Mountrail County joined in 1949. UMDHU operates satellite offices in Crosby, Stanley, and Watford City. Services include environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health promotion programs.
• North Dakota Small Business Development Center (ND SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerND SBDC provides business advisory services to Divide County residents to start, manage, and grow businesses. Services include business plans, financial projections, funding assistance, marketing support, and government procurement. Contact is KayCee Lindsey at 701-965-6006.
• North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension OfficemoderateOthersNDSU Extension Office located in Divide County provides agricultural education, community development resources, and 4-H youth development programs to county residents.
• Wildrose Public TransitminorOthersPublic transportation service providing transit routes connecting Crosby to Minot, Williston, and in-town transportation for Divide County residents.
• School Districts (Divide County, Grenora, Tioga)coreOthersThree school districts serve students within Divide County boundaries: Divide County School District (K-12), Grenora School District, and Tioga School District, serving students from across the rural region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• McKenzie County, ND: Another Bakken-driven UMDHU member county; comparable service portfolio but materially larger scale and tax base, providing a useful peer benchmark for Divide County's potential growth path.
• Williams County, ND: Adjacent Bakken-producing county sharing UMDHU public health services; much larger due to oil activity but operates the same North Dakota county government structure and tax framework.

Direct peers

• Burke County, ND: Neighboring rural North Dakota county on Divide County's eastern border with comparable population size, agricultural economy, and the same small-county service delivery model.
• Mountrail County, ND: UMDHU member county (joined 1949) with similar rural service profile and Bakken exposure, serving as a like-for-like peer for public health and social service delivery.
• Sheridan County, ND: Small rural North Dakota county with comparable population size, providing a near-direct benchmark for operating cost structure and tax base dynamics in sparsely populated prairie counties.
• Renville County, ND: Small rural North Dakota county with comparable population scale and agricultural tax base, offering a clean peer read on per-capita service costs in non-oil counties.
• Bottineau County, ND: Rural North Dakota county with similar population, agricultural economy, and small-government service delivery model — useful for comparing Renaissance Zone and economic development program outcomes.
• Towner County, ND: Small rural North Dakota county with very similar population and agricultural-base profile, useful for benchmarking service delivery efficiency in single-thousand-resident counties.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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