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Bottineau, ND
Bottineau · ND 58318
Updated November 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$242K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7/10
Schools
90 min
to Bismarck, ND
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
ASafety
92/100
B-Schools
70/100
AQuietness
90/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Bottineau offers a solid small-town feel with reasonable home prices and decent schools. It’s quiet, affordable, and has a tight-knit community, but residents will need to be prepared for limited local amenities and longer commutes to larger job centers.
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The Good
- ✓Strong local schools with solid ratings
- ✓Affordably priced homes and low cost of living
- ✓Low crime and safe community
- ✓Good green space for outdoor recreation
Real Talk
- !Local job market is limited, so many commute to larger cities
- !Retail and nightlife options are minimal
- !Long commutes can be tiring
- !Seasonal extremes mean heating costs are high
- $Higher heating and utilities during cold months
- $Potential higher insurance due to remote location
- $Maintenance costs for older homes
- $Limited local services may require travel
Best For
Families seeking a safe, low‑cost environmentRetirees who value quiet and communityRemote workers who don’t need a bustling cityPet owners looking for ample outdoor space
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Bottineau, ND
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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