The 20 Cities That Suck The Most In North Dakota For 2021

Let's face it.  Life in North Dakota does not suck.  Even our worst cities in comparison to other cesspools across the country do not compare.  So, take this new list with a grain of salt.

Money Inc just released their "20 Worst Places To Live in North Dakota."  Some of these city mentions are kind of a headscratcher to me.  As a life-long North Dakotan, I certainly don't agree with all of these.  However, there's actual data behind their list, so there's something to it anyway.

Let's take a look at their list and remember.  Don't shoot the messenger.

#20-Wahalla-Poverty rate of 13% and it also has an unemployment rate of 7%.

#19-Rolla-Very few amenities in this community.

#18-Bismarck-OUCH!  Crime is an issue and so are the poor-performing schools that are underfunded.

#17-Cando-High unemployment and lots of people living in poverty.

#16-Watford City-Crime is rising dramatically each year.  You have a 1-65 chance of experiencing a robbery.

#15-Fargo-Crime and unemployment are the biggest problems.  I would like to add the commute and traffic can really suck.

#14-Dickinson-Crime index, school funding, and income levels are not good.

#13-New Rockford-Poverty level is at 11.8.  Not to mention there is nothing to do there.

#12-Casselton-3rd worst property crime in the state.  Not to mention, not a whole lot to do.

#11-Fort Totten-Very low income.  Most households earn less than half the national average.

#10-Shell Valley-Lack of jobs and lack of basic necessities.

#9-Grand Forks-1 in 5 residents are living below the poverty lines.

#8-Belcourt-26.9 percent living below the poverty line.

#7-Mandan-One of the most dangerous cities in North Dakota.  3rd highest murder rate in the state and number one for rape cases.  YIKES!

#6-Grafton-Poor schools and high unemployment.

#5-Wahpeton-16% living below the poverty line.

#4-Devils Lake-1 in 22 chance to have a car stolen or your home getting broken into.  High unemployment.

#3-Williston-Tremendeous amount of crime with a growing problem of violent crimes.

#2-Jamestown-14.7 percent live below the poverty line.  Poor home values.

#1-Minot-Big disparity between high median home values and low values.  The poverty rate is at 10.1 percent.