Griggs County, North Dakota
Among the top 3% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
- top 2% for monthly rent
- top 3% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for airport distance
Griggs County is a county in North Dakota with about 2,309 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include monthly rent, unemployment, and commute time. It rates lower on amenities nearby and airport distance.
Official websitegriggscountynd.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.3 in0.6 in
humid 42%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US counties
Home Value$120k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$499better than 98% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 71% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.98%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax2.50%better than 80% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.58%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment1.2%better than 97% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)8°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation21.5 in15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.5 inbetter than 17% of US counties
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 40% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 77% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk5.1better than 93% of US counties
School Quality84.8better than 85% of US counties
Violent Crime371/100kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Crime278/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Community
Population2,3094th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.996th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.9%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance298 mibetter than 6% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.0%better than 36% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Griggs County an affordable place to live?
- Griggs County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Griggs County?
- The median home value in Griggs County is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Griggs County?
- Median household income in Griggs County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Griggs County?
- Median gross rent in Griggs County is $499 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Griggs County safe?
- Griggs County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 371/100k (better than 79%). Property crime is 278/100k.
- What is the weather like in Griggs County?
- Griggs County averages 69°F in July and 8°F in January, with 21.5 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Griggs County?
- Public-school quality in Griggs County is above average, scoring better than 85% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Griggs County?
- The average one-way commute in Griggs 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)