Bismarck, ND


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Bismarck, ND

About Bismarck, ND

Bismarck, North Dakota is a beautiful city located in the Midwest region of the United States. Home to attractions such as Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and Scandinavian Heritage Park, visitors can explore outdoor activities and historical sites when visiting Bismarck. There are also plenty of museums, galleries, and performance venues such as the Science Station and Bismarck Civic Center. For entertainment, visitors can explore boutique shops and restaurants along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Bismarck has something for everyone! Capital city - Central North Dakota.

State: North Dakota
County: Burleigh County
Metro Area: Bismarck Metro Area
City: Bismarck
Zip Codes: 58503 58501 58504 58505
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1697 ft above sea level

The name Bismarck comes from an attempt to attract German capital during late 19th century for railroad building and other enterprises. Located along the Missouri River near where Lewis and Clark made their famous winter camp, this capital is an agriculture and transportation center for the state. There is some energy industry and a strong health care presence, along with some manufacturing led by construction equipment maker Bobcat. The downtown and the area along the Missouri River are clean and pleasant but plain and quiet with lots of parks and attractive waterfront areas. The suburbs spread east from the Missouri River. Bismarck has among the lowest cost of living and crime rates for a capital city.

Bismarck is on the east bank of the Missouri River in a shallow basin, 7 miles wide and 11 miles long, surrounded by low-lying hills. The primary vegetation is grassland with areas of trees. The climate is semiarid and strongly continental. Seasonal temperature ranges are extreme and typical of the northern Great Plains. Summers are warm with few hot, humid days. Most annual precipitation falls in the summer as thunderstorms. Winters tend to be long and very cold but with plenty of mild days. Snow has been reported in all months except July and August. Because of low moisture, snowfalls are usually modest; however, the combination of strong winds and low temperatures can produce severe blizzards. Blowing and drifting snow is a frequent hazard. Sunshine is abundant, both summer and winter. First freeze is late September, last is mid-May.

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Bismarck Cost of Living

Low crime, cost of living, and capital-city amenities make Bismarck a great place to live.

$318,500
-6.2% lower than avg
$70,125
+1.6% higher than avg
9.1 / 3.8
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summer/winter
Bismarck Crime
38.6 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Bismarck, North Dakota
$61,200
for a family
$34,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Bismarck
   Low crime
Low ethnic diversity
   Cost of living
Cold winters
   Capital-city amenities
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I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More
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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More
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Over 8 years ago
What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More
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