Living in North Dakota

#8 in population growth

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!

#47 in population

Population

779,261

National Avg 6,652,315

#4 in population

Population Per Square Mile

11

National Avg 206.5 persons/square mile

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How Does North Dakota Score?

B
Home Affordability
B
Cost of Living
D
Diversity

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Living in North Dakota

Climate

How Does North Dakota Compare?

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

Healthcare

#28

How Does North Dakota Compare?

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

0

Children's Hospitals

0

VA Medical Centers

8

VA Clinics

North Dakota Marijuana Laws

Cost of Living

#25

How Does North Dakota Compare?

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

North Dakota State Taxes

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Education in North Dakota

#22

North Dakota School Districts

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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Places (Cities & Towns)

Get to Know North Dakota

State Capital

Bismarck

Area Codes

701

Time Zone

Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone

Number of Counties

53

Land Area (square miles)

68,996

Motto

Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable

State Bird

Western meadowlark

Housing

#21
#21 in home affordability

Median Home Value

$240,200

National $440,300

#8 in rent affordability

Median Rent

$853

National $1,702

Average Homeownership cost

$506

Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, HOA (no mortgage)

Total Households

316,542

Persons Per Household

2.37

Rent vs Own

Own 63%
Rent 37%

Economy

#19 in household income

Median Household Income

68,131

National $70,784

#4 in labor participation
% in Labor Force
68.5%
Poverty Rate
11.1%

Industries by Revenue

in $1,000s

Health & Social Assistance Revenue

$7,297,845

Accomodations & Food Revenue

$2,117,994

Transportation & Warehousing Revenue

$4,367,087

Per Capita Retail Sales

25,439

Counties

Diversity

#43
White alone
86.6%
Black or African American alone
3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
5.3%
Asian alone
1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0.1%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
83%

Foreign Born Persons

4.4%

Veterans

45020

Persons Under 5 years
6.4%
Persons Under 18 years
23.5%
Persons 65 years and over
16.7%

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