Bismarck, North Dakota

Population 63,075

Bismarck is located in Burleigh County, ND. The population is 63,075, making Bismarck the largest city in Burleigh County and the 2nd largest city in the state of North Dakota.

There are 32 public schools in Bismarck with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Bismarck is moderate , and there are 553 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bismarck is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bismarck property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bismarck include Captains Landing Township, Hay Creek Township and Lincoln.

Bismarck Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.5%

Crime Rate

19.02% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 277
  • Violent Crimes: 305
  • Robbery: 48
  • Burglary: 301
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

84.55% Higher than national avg.
  • 553 offenders in Bismarck
  • 87.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

225 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 215

Unemployment

Low 1.9%
  • North Dakota unemployment average: 2.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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32 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 32 K-12 public schools in Bismarck, ND and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Bismarck's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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Crime view details

553 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1,134 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bismarck, ND issued 1,134 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,134 permits, 574 were issued for single family homes and 560 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bismarck, ND issued 1,235 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,235 permits, 747 were issued for single family homes and 488 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $740
  • 1 Bedroom: $745
  • 2 Bedrooms: $889
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,262
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,455

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Environmental Hazards

225 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Bismarck, ND has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Bismarck, ND is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.83 Average
    Bismarck, ND is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 10.88°
  • February 15.85°
  • March 29.85°
  • April 42.1°
  • May 55.13°
  • June 64.34°
  • July 71.2°
  • August 69.28°
  • September 59.42°
  • October 45.65°
  • November 30.72°
  • December 15.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bismarck, ND

Earthquakes
Bismarck, ND has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bismarck, ND has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bismarck, ND has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bismarck, ND has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bismarck, ND: $60,320

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bismarck is 1.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.95%
White Collar - 63.05%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jack Dalrymple
  • Sen. Heidi Heitkamp
  • Sen. John Hoeven

City Representatives

  • Kevin Cramer

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

45 FCC Towers view all