County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Cavalier County, North Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

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

County Risk Score1.3/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts2scored

Population2kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent27.7%avg renter household

Average rent$848/ month

How Cavalier County ranks in North Dakota

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

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#22 of 53 ND counties 1.3 / 10

#22 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 High

#4 of 53 ND counties 30.3% of income

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

Cities in Cavalier County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Langdon Pop 1,782 · 23.6% income · $786 rent · Rep	1,782	1.3	23.6%	$786	Rep
002	Munich Pop 257 · 46.8% income · $1,208 rent · Rep	257	1.0	46.8%	$1,208	Rep
003	Osnabrock Pop 115 · 51.0% income · $1,053 rent · Rep	115	1.3	51.0%	$1,053	Rep
004	Alsen Pop 39 · 25.3% income · $802 rent · Rep	39	1.0	25.3%	$802	Rep
005	Nekoma Pop 22 · 25.3% income · $802 rent · Rep	22	0.8	25.3%	$802	Rep
006	Fairdale Pop 16 · 25.3% income · $802 rent · Rep	16	0.8	25.3%	$802	Rep
007	Loma Pop 6 · 25.3% income · $802 rent · Rep	6	1.1	25.3%	$802	Rep
008	Hannah Pop 4 · 25.3% income · $802 rent · Rep	4	1.0	25.3%	$802	Rep
009	Wales Pop 2 · 25.3% income · $802 rent · Rep	2	0.8	25.3%	$802	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Cavalier County spans 9 cities serving approximately 2,243 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.3/10. The county voted Republican by 50.7 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 Cavalier County

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

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cavalier County

How does Cavalier County compare to North Dakota statewide?

Cavalier County averages 1.3/10. Use the North Dakota overview link in the breadcrumb above for statewide comparison.

Is 27.7% rent-to-income ratio high for Cavalier County?

27.7% is below the 30% federal threshold.

Where can I see all cities in Cavalier County?

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