Discover Bismarck, ND: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

State Capital

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Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

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Bismarck is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

71,731

Bismarck Population7

48,304

Median Income6

2.4

Unemployment Rate16

Taxes

84
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax15
  
  0.8 % (for median earners)
- State income tax15
  
  1.5 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax18
  
  2.0 %
- State sales tax18
  
  5.0 %
- Property tax20
  
  1.0 %
- Vehicle tax20
  
  0.0 %
Air Quality

83
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  45 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  226 days per year
Economy

81
- Income6
  
  $39,300
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $48,304
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  11.4 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  10.6 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  5.4 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  27.3 %
- Employment rate16
  
  97.6 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  50.2 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)16
  
  0.5 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)16
  
  17.1 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.7 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  19.6 %
Safety

67
- Property crimes1
  
  2,835.6 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  310.9 per 100,000 residents
Climate

55
- Sunny days3
  
  59 days
- Rainy days10
  
  97 days
- Hot days10
  
  22 days
- Cold days10
  
  186 days
- Average humidity10
  
  70 %
- Average wind speed10
  
  9 mph
- Annual snowfall10
  
  45 inches
- Temperature in January10
  
  13 °F
- Temperature in July10
  
  71 °F
- Wildfire risk22
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk22
  
  None
- Tornado risk22
  
  Medium
- Earthquake risk22
  
  Low
- Flood risk22
  
  Medium
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Home Pricing

41
- Median home value5
  
  $284,368
- Median home value (sq ft)11
  
  $336
- Median rent price11
  
  $1,450
Education

33
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  2
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  6.5 %
- High schools in top 25%12
  
  1
- High schools in top 25% (%)12
  
  25.0 %
- Top rated public high school12
  
  Century High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)12
  
  3,012
Attractions

31
- Restaurants8
  
  45.6 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  78.5 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  78.5 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  0.0 per 100,000 households
- Music venues17
  
  4
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses19
  
  10
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos21
  
  5
Diversity

30
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  88.3 %
- Black7
  
  2.5 %
- Asian7
  
  0.8 %
- Hispanic7
  
  2.6 %
Outdoor Activities

25
- Beaches
  
  0
- Parks14
  
  20
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Local Transportation

22
- Walkability score9
  
  36
- Bikeability score9
  
  40
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit16
  
  0.4 %
- Commute via walking16
  
  1.4 %
- Commutes via driving solo16
  
  87.3 %
- Commute time (avg)16
  
  15.5 minutes
Internet Connectivity

21
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband23
  
  94.6 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband23
  
  92.9 %
- Average download speed23
  
  38 mpbs
- Households with broadband24
  
  80.5 %
Healthcare

9
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  2
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.0 / 5
- 5-star hospitals
  
  0
- 5-star hospitals (%)
  
  0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  170.5 miles from city center

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Bismarck decreased by 0.6 years even though the fastest growing segment, 85-year olds and older which grew by 74%

Age

37.1

Median Age7

19.6

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Bismarck residents are mostly white and the city is becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 12.9% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 120.0%

Race

North Dakota Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Bismarck has very cold winters, mild summers, and little rainfall. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 186 days per year with an average temperature in January of 13°F

Weather

Chance of Rain10

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature35

The average home value in Bismarck increased by 52% since 2010 which is 9% higher than the national average and 10% higher than the state average

Rent

1,450

Monthly Average11

Renters36

Average Home Value5

Bismarck is a low tax location with income tax 78% lower than the national average, sales tax near the national average, and property tax 11% lower than the national average.

Other

0.99

Property Tax20

7.0

Sales Tax18

0.0

Vehicle Tax20

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)37

Bismarck has a very high employment rate of 98% which is 4% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Knife River and CHI St. Alexius

Income

10.6

<$25,0006

11.4

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry16

Bismarck is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results38

Representatives

Mayor27	Steve Bakken Republican
House of Representative27	Kelly Armstrong Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Avera St Lukes, is 141.6 miles from the center of Bismarck, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Fargo VA Health Care System, is 182.7 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, is 298.7 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	Yes, but fine for possession up to half an ounce

In North Dakota, 53.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a marginal decrease from 2000 when 55.0% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#76	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub30
#92	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades31

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
10	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
11	United States Home Prices & Home Values
12	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Parks \| Yelp
15	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
16	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
17	Music Venues \| Yelp
18	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
19	Golf Courses \| Yelp
20	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
21	Casinos \| Yelp
22	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
23	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
24	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
25	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
31	National Health Index
32	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
33	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
34	Normal Precipitation, Inches
35	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
36	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
38	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Bismarck, ND

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