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Best Counties for Remote Workers in North Dakota 2026

53 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in North Dakota

1Steele County
75.8
2Burke County
72.5
3Billings County
84.1
4Oliver County
74.1
5Foster County
64.3

All 53 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in North Dakota

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Steele County, ND8975.8
2Burke County, ND8772.5
3Billings County, ND8484.1
4Oliver County, ND8274.1
5Foster County, ND8164.3
6LaMoure County, ND8170.4
7Benson County, ND7963.2
8Divide County, ND7972.2
9Slope County, ND7877.4
10Nelson County, ND7771.5
11McHenry County, ND7669.3
12Traill County, ND7664.5
13Griggs County, ND7670
14Bowman County, ND7664.9
15Golden Valley County, ND7568.1
16Hettinger County, ND7562.1
17Sargent County, ND7560.6
18Ransom County, ND7466.7
19Pembina County, ND7469
20Wells County, ND7368.2
21Renville County, ND7266.8
22Bottineau County, ND7261.3
23Mountrail County, ND7160.7
24Sheridan County, ND7162.1
25Grant County, ND7066.7
26Dunn County, ND6961.5
27Mercer County, ND6960.6
28McIntosh County, ND6960.7
29Logan County, ND6967.4
30Dickey County, ND6862.6
31Adams County, ND6862.2
32Kidder County, ND6869.8
33McLean County, ND6760.1
34Cavalier County, ND6766
35Towner County, ND6660.4
36Walsh County, ND6654.6
37Eddy County, ND6560.3
38Rolette County, ND6557.6
39Emmons County, ND6460.4
40Pierce County, ND6363.9
41Sioux County, ND6068.4
42Richland County, ND5851.7
43Barnes County, ND5656.2
44McKenzie County, ND5148.8
45Stark County, ND5046.9
46Ward County, ND4948.2
47Ramsey County, ND4850.4
48Williams County, ND4742.8
49Stutsman County, ND4548.3
50Morton County, ND4138.5
51Burleigh County, ND3845.4
52Grand Forks County, ND3540.5
53Cass County, ND3438.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in North Dakota?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Steele County ranks as the top remote work county in North Dakota with a remote worker score of 89.

How many counties in North Dakota are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 53 counties in North Dakota for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.