Counties with the best commutes in North Dakota
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April 6, 2023
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Counties with the best commutes in North Dakota
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the best commutes in North Dakota using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the shortest average travel time to work, with ties broken by lowest percent of residents that commute over 60 minutes, and any further ties broken by lowest percent of residents that work outside the county of residence.
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#53. Renville County
- Mean travel time to work: 37.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 20.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 47.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 20.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 47.9%
#52. McHenry County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 44.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 44.2%
#51. Kidder County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.8%
#50. Burke County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.1%
#49. Golden Valley County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.8%
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#48. Billings County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 52.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 52.5%
#47. Sheridan County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.0%
#46. Dunn County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.7%
#45. Oliver County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.8%
#44. McLean County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.8%
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#43. Ransom County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.3%
#42. Grant County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.5%
#41. Dickey County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.2%
#40. Traill County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.8%
#39. McKenzie County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.9%
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#38. Richland County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.7%
#37. Slope County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.2%
#36. Morton County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 55.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 55.0%
#35. Mountrail County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.2%
#34. Ward County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.9%
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#33. LaMoure County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
#32. Bottineau County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.9%
#31. Emmons County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.8%
#30. Nelson County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.7%
#29. Pembina County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.3%
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#28. Burleigh County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.2%
#27. Barnes County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.1%
#26. Mercer County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.6%
#25. Walsh County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.8%
#24. Cass County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.3%
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#23. Wells County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.3%
#22. Towner County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.3%
#21. Hettinger County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.9%
#20. Eddy County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.8%
#19. Sargent County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.0%
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#18. Stark County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.0%
#17. Divide County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.2%
#16. Williams County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.3%
#15. Sioux County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.5%
#14. Ramsey County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.2%
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#13. Adams County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.4%
#12. Griggs County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.4%
#11. Rolette County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.0%
#10. Benson County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.7%
#9. Bowman County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.6%
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#8. Grand Forks County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 2.9%
#7. Steele County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 34.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 34.3%
#6. Cavalier County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.7%
#5. Stutsman County
- Mean travel time to work: 14.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.4%
#4. Pierce County
- Mean travel time to work: 13.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.1%
#3. Logan County
- Mean travel time to work: 13.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.8%
#2. Foster County
- Mean travel time to work: 12.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.0%
#1. McIntosh County
- Mean travel time to work: 11.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 0.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 5.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 0.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 5.9%
