Moving To North Dakota

A complete guide of the state from healthcare to diversity

Should you move to North Dakota?

North Dakota, the Peace Garden State, is a place of vast landscapes, welcoming communities, and rich agricultural heritage. Known for its wide-open spaces, low unemployment rate, and a strong energy industry, North Dakota offers a calm, hardworking lifestyle.

North Dakota’s economy is buoyed by agriculture, oil, and technology. Cities like Fargo and Bismarck offer growing economies and friendly communities.

Living in North Dakota offers a range of experiences. From enjoying outdoor adventures in Theodore Roosevelt National Park to soaking up the cultural richness of its cities, there’s something for everyone. Education is valued in North Dakota, with good public schools and notable universities like the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University.

If you’re looking for a state that offers a relaxed lifestyle, a healthy economy, and a community-oriented way of life, North Dakota could be your ideal choice. Just remember, the winters can be extremely cold!

State Capital

Bismarck

Area Code(s)

701

Time Zone

Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone

Land Area (sq mi)

68,996

State Bird

Western meadowlark

Motto

Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable

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How Does North Dakota Rank?

D
Diversity
B
Cost of Living
B
Home Affordability

Who Lives in North Dakota?

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Total Population

National Avg 6,652,315

Population Density

11 per sq mi

National Avg 206.5 persons/square mile

How does North Dakota compare?

D
Diversity Grade
White alone
83%
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native
5.3%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%

Foreign Born Persons

4.4%

Veterans

45020

Under 5 years
6.4%
Under 18 years
23.5%
Over 65 years
16.7%

North Dakota Climate

How’s the weather?

How Does North Dakota Compare?

#41
in Sunny Days
#42
in Annual Rainfall
#36
in Daytime Humidity

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Healthcare in North Dakota

How are the hospitals and care?

Major Hospitals

44

Residents Per Bed

259

Residents Per Physician

352.9

How Does North Dakota Compare?

#28
in Healthcare
#48
in Available Beds
#29
in Doctors Per Resident

North Dakota Metropolitans

Minnesota, North Dakota

Fargo

North Dakota

Bismarck

Minnesota, North Dakota

Grand Forks

North Dakota Cost of Living

How Does North Dakota Compare?

25
in Cost of Living
31
in Minimum Wage
3
in Living Wage

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Housing in North Dakota

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Total Households

316,542

Own vs. Rent

Own 63%
Rent 37%

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Median Home Value

240,200

National $440,300

Median Rent

$853

National $1,702

Average Homeownership cost

$506

Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, HOA (no mortgage)

Persons Per Household

2.37

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North Dakota Schools

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8th Grade Proficiency (2022)

Ranked #13 in Mathematics

Basic Proficiency

69%

Proficient or Above

28%

Ranked #32 in Reading

Basic Proficiency

69%

Proficient or Above

27%

Education Attainment

High School Degree
93.3%
Bachelors Degree
31.1%

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North Dakota Economy

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Median Household Income

$68,131

US Average $74,580

How does North Dakota compare?

In Labor Force

68.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Private Employers

24,816

Total Employees

332,684

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