Welcome to Steele County North Dakota!

Steele County is located between Traill and Griggs counties in Eastern North Dakota. We are centrally located within 75 miles of Fargo, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, and Valley City.

A great place to work and raise a family, Steele County offers a rural lifestyle with an excellent school district, job opportunities, and affordable housing. Although a predominantly agricultural community, we also facilitate economic growth through entrepreneurship. Many incentives are offered to promote growth in the communities and welcome new residents and businesses. Welcome to Steele County!

 

ROAD CLOSURE IN EFFECT BEGINNING THURSDAY MAY 23, 2024 AT 7AM
Steele County Road 5 (blacktop road east of the City of Hope) will be CLOSED effective Thursday May 23, 2024 at 7AM due to a bridge replacement. A detour route will be signed to go from the Junction of CR 9/CR 5 East of Hope, to the Junction of CR 9/CR 8, then south on CR 8 to CR 5. All non-local traffic MUST utilize the signed detour route. 

 

Overweight County Road Permits
Effective January 1, 2024, the Steele County Highway Department utilizes LoadPass Permit Systems for all of its overweight/overdimension road permits. Click on the LoadPass link for more information.