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Ward County
  • County in North Dakota
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Ward County

#14 in Best Counties to Live in North Dakota
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      D+
    11. Commute
      B+
    Ward County is located in North Dakota with a population of 69,686. In Ward County, most residents own their homes. In Ward County there are a lot of bars. Many families and young professionals live in Ward County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ward County are above average.
    Population
    69,686
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $224,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $951
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      160.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      60.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      33.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      454.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,240.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      408.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Ward County

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,227
    National
    $69,021
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