Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 72 —
28% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing63% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost23% 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 college29 mi
Nearest community college59 mi
Nearest technical college67 mi
High school graduates88%
College graduates13.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
region
Griggs-Steele Empowerment Zone
The Griggs-Steele Empowerment Zone is a non-profit Economic Development Agency located in eastern North Dakota. It serves Steele County and a Griggs County census tract, focusing on growth and revitalization and providing funding opportunities through its Revolving Loan Fund.
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