At a Glance
Median Income
$77,608
$44,475 per capita
Home Value
$291,400
Zillow: $377,821
Median Rent
$992/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
2,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.5% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bismarck residents earn a median household income of $77,608 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,475. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,390 business establishments, including 249 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bismarck is $291,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,821. Median rent is $992/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Bismarck reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,417/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Bismarck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bismarck has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population74,146
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,137/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,608
Per Capita$44,475
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$7,809M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,400
Rent$992
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$377,821
Housing Units34,363
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property2,417/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary248/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,752 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Bismarck was founded in 1872.
The median home in Bismarck was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 249 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.