Cost of living in Dunn County, ND
Population 4,043 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dunn County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dunn County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dunn County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dunn County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dunn County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Dunn County
State and local tax rates for North Dakota.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Dunn County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dunn County
What it costs to live in Dunn County each month.
- Rent $758
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $322
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $576
- State tax $74
- Rent $952
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $534
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,220
- State tax $154
- Rent $1,159
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $810
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,220
- State tax $154
Frequently asked questions about Dunn County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dunn County?
In Dunn County, ND, a one-bedroom apartment averages $758 per month, a two-bedroom averages $952 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,159 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dunn County?
In Dunn County, ND, the average household income is $94,688 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,278 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dunn County?
The estimated cost of living in Dunn County, ND is approximately $2,779 per month for a single person, $4,443 for a couple, $6,781 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dunn County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dunn County, ND is 6.97%, which includes the North Dakota state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 1.97%.
Is Dunn County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dunn County, ND would need approximately $2,779 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,688 per year ($7,891 per month). Dunn County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Dunn County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dunn County, ND is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dunn County?
The average home value in Dunn County, ND is $244,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,473, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dunn County compare to other areas?
You can compare Dunn County, ND with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dunn County is in the Dickinson, ND metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP