At a Glance
Violent Crime
492/100K
4,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Bismarck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bismarck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bismarck a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bismarck reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,262/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bismarck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bismarck has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,744
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$219,481
Housing Units55
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property4,262/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,393/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation601 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bismarck was built in 2001.
39.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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