County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Barnes County, North Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

10 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Valley City (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked10municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population7kLiving in 10 cities

Income spent on rent21.6%avg renter household

Average rent$757/ month

How Barnes County ranks in North Dakota

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#48 of 53 ND counties 1.0 / 10

#48 of 53 counties in North Dakota for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#44 of 51 states (statewide) 89.0 index

North Dakota ranks #44 of 51 states on overall cost of living (11.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Low

#39 of 51 states (statewide) 71.4 index

North Dakota ranks #39 of 51 states on housing services (28.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very Low

#52 of 53 ND counties 13.7% of income

#52 of 53 counties in North Dakota on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Barnes County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Valley City Pop 6,541 · 22.9% income · $780 rent · Rep	6,541	1.0	22.9%	$780	Rep
002	Oriska Pop 231 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	231	1.3	13.1%	$535	Rep
003	Litchville Pop 185 · 9.4% income · $789 rent · Rep	185	1.3	9.4%	$789	Rep
004	Fingal Pop 174 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	174	1.0	13.1%	$535	Rep
005	Sanborn Pop 103 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	103	1.1	13.1%	$535	Rep
006	Kathryn Pop 77 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	77	1.0	13.1%	$535	Rep
007	Spiritwood Pop 46 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	46	0.9	13.1%	$535	Rep
008	Rogers Pop 26 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	26	0.9	13.1%	$535	Rep
009	Leal Pop 23 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	23	0.9	13.1%	$535	Rep
010	Sibley Pop 20 · 13.1% income · $535 rent · Rep	20	0.9	13.1%	$535	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Barnes County spans 10 cities serving approximately 7,426 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1/10. The county voted Republican by 31.4 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in North Dakota

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Barnes County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Barnes County

How does Barnes County compare to North Dakota statewide?

Barnes County averages 1/10. Use the North Dakota overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.

Is 21.6% rent-to-income ratio high for Barnes County?

21.6% is below the 30% federal threshold.

Where can I see all cities in Barnes County?

The city grid above lists every municipality in Barnes County with its risk score and population.