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Bismarck, North Dakota by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Bismarck, close to the rate across North Dakota (2.4). Median household income is $78,387 and the median home value is $300,300. About 75,556 people live in Bismarck. Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bismarck?
Bismarck police recorded 187 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.4 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is close to the North Dakota rate (2.4) and 28% lower than the national rate (3.3). Property crime came to 1,479 offenses (18.8 per 1,000; North Dakota: 14.6). Violent crimes fell 14% between 2021 and 2025 (217 to 187). FBI note: Limited data for 2025 were available for Florida and North Dakota.
| Offense (2025) | Bismarck count | Per 1,000 | North Dakota per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 187 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 33 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 28 | 0.36 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 126 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,479 | 18.8 | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 196 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,165 | 14.8 | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 118 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bismarck changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 217 | 2,635 | 1 |
| 2022 | 235 | 2,517 | 6 |
| 2023 | 236 | 2,339 | 3 |
| 2024 | 209 | 1,819 | 1 |
| 2025 | 187 | 1,479 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bismarck Police Department's own reports.
How does Bismarck compare with North Dakota?
Households in Bismarck have a median income of $78,387 (North Dakota: $76,657). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $300,300, and half of renters pay more than $999 a month. About 75,556 people live on 35 square miles of land, roughly 2,178 per square mile. The city lies in Burleigh County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bismarck | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,556 | 784,841 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,387 | $76,657 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $300,300 | $249,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $999 | $954 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 32.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.5% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 35.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bismarck?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Bismarck. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Jackman Coulee Dam 2 (23 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Burleigh County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bismarck?
No highway work zones were listed in Bismarck city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bismarck?
Federal school lists place 25 public and 7 private schools within Bismarck. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bismarck
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Bismarck city limits, plus 13 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bell Pawn & Collectibles (Bismarck), Delta Waterfowl (Bismarck), Hh Gun Shop LLC (Bismarck), Personal Defense Center (Bismarck), Runnings (Bismarck), Scheels All Sports INC (Bismarck), Walmart #1534 (Bismarck) and Walmart #3648 (Bismarck).
Liquor stores
5 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bismarck city limits: Charras And Tequila (Bismarck), Coborn's Incorporated (3 in Bismarck) and Williquors INC (Bismarck).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Bismarck city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bismarck?
In 2025, Bismarck had 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (187 reported), close to the North Dakota rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 18.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bismarck?
$78,387 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $76,657 for North Dakota.
How much do homes cost in Bismarck?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $300,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $249,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bismarck?
Burleigh County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Pierre, SD (170 mi) · Fargo, ND (186 mi) · Grand Forks, ND (188 mi) · Rapid City, SD (224 mi) · Sioux Falls, SD (300 mi) · St. Cloud, MN (328 mi)
More: North Dakota statewide numbers · county page: Burleigh County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bismarck city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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