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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

North Dakota City Spending Rankings

3 cities with 50,000+ residents · Average Fiscal Health Score: 60/100

Cities
3
Total Population
260K
Avg Fiscal Score
60/100
Total Police Spending
$77.9M

Healthiest Fiscal Cities

Fargo127K
C
Bismarck74K
C
Grand Forks59K
C

Most Fiscally Stressed

Grand Forks59K
C
Bismarck74K
C
Fargo127K
C

All 3 Cities in North Dakota

Fargo, ND

Pop. 127K

C
Total Spending
$1.7B
Per Capita
$13,250

Bismarck, ND

Pop. 74K

C
Total Spending
$1.0B
Per Capita
$14,170

Grand Forks, ND

Pop. 59K

C
Total Spending
$368.0M
Per Capita
$6,244