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Griggs County, North Dakota eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Griggs County, North Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Cooperstown (1.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.1/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked7municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 7 cities
Income spent on rent22.9%avg renter household
Average rent$546/ month

How Griggs County ranks in North Dakota

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Low
#38 of 53 ND counties 1.1 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 29th percentileBottomTop
#38 of 53 counties in North Dakota for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
Very Low
#44 of 51 states (statewide) 89.0 index
Cost of living, 14th percentileBottomTop
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
Housing services cost, 24th percentileBottomTop
North Dakota ranks #39 of 51 states on housing services (28.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Low
#36 of 53 ND counties 20.4% of income
Income spent on rent, 33rd percentileBottomTop
#36 of 53 counties in North Dakota on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Griggs County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
CityPopulationRisk% income on rentAverage rentLean
001 Cooperstown Pop 918 · 26.3% income · $569 rent · Rep 918 1.2 26.3% $569 Rep
002 Binford Pop 168 · 19.3% income · $394 rent · Rep 168 1.2 19.3% $394 Rep
003 Wimbledon Pop 159 · 9.0% income · $625 rent · Rep 159 0.9 9.0% $625 Rep
004 Hannaford Pop 77 · 19.4% income · $456 rent · Rep 77 1.1 19.4% $456 Rep
005 Dazey Pop 62 · 22.9% income · $547 rent · Rep 62 0.9 22.9% $547 Rep
006 Sutton Pop 16 · 22.9% income · $547 rent · Rep 16 0.8 22.9% $547 Rep
007 Jessie Pop 8 · 22.9% income · $547 rent · Rep 8 0.8 22.9% $547 Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Griggs County spans 7 cities serving approximately 1,408 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.1/10. The county voted Republican by 47.9 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.

Peer counties in North Dakota

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Adams County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.4K
Peer county
Kidder County eviction risk
1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.3K
Peer county
Hettinger County eviction risk
1.2
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.5K
Peer county
Grant County eviction risk
1.1
/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 1.8K

Where eviction risk concentrates in Griggs County

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

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Griggs County

Q1

What is the eviction risk range in Griggs County?

Scores range from 0.8 to 1.2 across 7 cities in Griggs County. The 1.1 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

Q2

What is the renter share in Griggs County?

23.1% of households in Griggs County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Q3

What is the average rent in Griggs County?

Average gross rent across Griggs County averages $546/month.