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Dickinson, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 30
Population25,216
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density1,910people per mi²
Median Age33.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Dickinson, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $49k$72k
Luxury $122k+$189k+
Elite (Top 5%) $143k+$222k+
Affordability Ratio

107%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
17
Poor
5
Negative
5

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

Dickinson VORTAC DIK 112.9

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Dickinson, ND

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 1.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 32.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 1.3 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 0.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$77k+1.6%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$801k
22% above US avg
College Educated
27.4%
22% below US avg
WFH
4.8%
66% below US avg
Homeownership
58.2%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$252k
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 79% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−16.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−29.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.48 / 1k Residents8% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−2.6%
Burglary
1.13 / 1k Residents43% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.89 / 1k Residents21% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.36 / 1k Residents6% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Dickinson, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone4B~-22°F min
Growing Season151 days192 frost-free
Annual Rainfall17.1"
Elevation2,415 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1488 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,910/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B
FairCold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 146 mi · coast 923 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$14.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMinneapolis430k people are 476 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital95 miBismarck, ND
Nearest Prison24 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T06:10:18.000Z

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