Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Among the top 18% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
- top 2% for walkability
- top 4% for commute time
- bottom 6% for property crime
Grand Forks County is a county in North Dakota with about 73,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on airport distance and property crime.
Official websitegfcounty.nd.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.5 in0.8 in
humid 29%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 96% of US counties
Home Value$235k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$941better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.12%better than 31% of US counties
Income Tax3.46%better than 77% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.85%better than 42% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 76% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)6°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation23.5 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.4 inbetter than 13% of US counties
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 40% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 77% of US counties
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.7better than 41% of US counties
School Quality61.2better than 62% of US counties
Violent Crime1553/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Crime2603/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Community
Population72,92776th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0885th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.7%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US counties
Walkability12.9/20better than 98% of US counties
Airport Distance290 mibetter than 6% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.9%better than 67% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.92better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Grand Forks County an affordable place to live?
- Grand Forks County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 96% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Grand Forks County?
- The median home value in Grand Forks County is $235k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Grand Forks County?
- Median household income in Grand Forks County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Grand Forks County?
- Median gross rent in Grand Forks County is $941 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Grand Forks County safe?
- Grand Forks County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1553/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2603/100k.
- What is the weather like in Grand Forks County?
- Grand Forks County averages 69°F in July and 6°F in January, with 23.5 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Grand Forks County?
- Public-school quality in Grand Forks County is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Grand Forks County?
- The average one-way commute in Grand Forks County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)