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Best Overall Cities in North Dakota

3 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in North Dakota

  1. #1
    B

    Fargo

    Best Overall Cities score 74 · MoveScore 74

  2. #2
    C

    Bismarck

    Best Overall Cities score 65 · MoveScore 65

  3. #3
    C

    Grand Forks

    Best Overall Cities score 62 · MoveScore 62

Other North Dakota Rankings

Best for Safety in North Dakota

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in North Dakota

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in North Dakota

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in North Dakota

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in North Dakota

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in North Dakota

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in North Dakota ranks highest for best overall cities?

Fargo, ND ranks #1 in North Dakota for best overall cities with a sub-score of 74/100 (MoveScore 74, grade B).

How many cities in North Dakota are compared?

3 North Dakota cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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North Dakota-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.