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Bismarck
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, sits along the beautiful Missouri River and blends rich history with modern convenience. Its compact downtown, friendly locals, and abundance of parks make it an easygoing destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
73,622
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.81°, -100.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,376
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.8°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-39.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
500 mm
Internet Speed
212 Mbps
Upload
107 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
8
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BIS
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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