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About North Dakota
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Wondering what is so great about North Dakota?

Check out these quick facts and the links below to learn more about our quality of life, climate, culture, and demographics.
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How Does North Dakota Compare to Other States?
Nationally, we rank:
  • 1st for Safest State (2007)
  • 1st for Hospital Quality in America (2003)
  • 1st for Air Pollution (2006)
  • 1st for Cost of Urban Housing (2005)
  • 1st for Average Travel Time to Work (16.3 minutes) (2005)
  • 1st for Violent Crime (2004)
  • 1st for SAT Scores (2006)
  • 1st for Infectious Disease (2003-2005)
  • 1st for Poor Mental and Poor Physical Health Days taken by employees (2005)
  • 1st for Average Premiums and Expenditures for Auto Insurance (2004)
  • 2nd for High School Completion (2007)
  • 2nd for Graduate Students in Science and Engineering (2006)
  • 3rd for PhD Scientists and Engineers (2001)
  • 3rd for Academic Research and Development Spending (2004)
  • 3rd for College Continuation Rate (% of High School Graduates Enrolled in College) (2006)
  • 4th for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (2005)
  • 4th for State Government Natural Resources Spending (2004)
  • 6th for Healthiest State (2005)




Quick Fact Links

General State of North Dakota Facts - By Category (link)

State site featuring information about agriculture, arts and culutre, climate, history, symbols, transportation, etc.

North Dakota Quick Facts (link)

Facts about North Dakota's business climate, education and quality of life.

State Data Center - Frequently Asked Questions (link)

Collection of frequently asked questions from the State Data Center.



Finding Your Place in North Dakota

Best Places (link)
Search for yourself to see where your "best place" is in North Dakota!

Relocation Essentials (link)

Basic information about the state, as well as each county and city.



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