Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 71 —
29% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing67% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost4% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: North Dakota is
CBII band 1/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college63 mi
Nearest community college76 mi
Nearest technical college163 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates25%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
state
North Dakota Dept. of Eco. Dev. & Finance
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation. We provide the people of North Dakota with effective, efficient and customer-oriented administration of federal and state programs for: Community Development Energy Efficiency Housing Self Sufficiency.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes