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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in North Dakota?

$130,800/yr 5.1%vs 2025 ($137,900)

Highest county median income in North Dakota. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 53 counties.

Median Income in North Dakota and Neighbouring States

Minnesota: $135,800North Dakota: $130,800South Dakota: $119,800Montana: $130,200$135,800$130,800$119,800$130,200

Median Income by County

Cass County, ND: $115,200Dickey County, ND: $98,300Nelson County, ND: $107,100Renville County, ND: $86,400Griggs County, ND: $91,000Slope County, ND: $99,200Richland County, ND: $108,000Towner County, ND: $100,200Ransom County, ND: $105,300Billings County, ND: $111,200McHenry County, ND: $103,400Bottineau County, ND: $111,300Logan County, ND: $80,400Barnes County, ND: $102,400Stutsman County, ND: $108,000Cavalier County, ND: $105,300Rolette County, ND: $72,200Hettinger County, ND: $109,400Steele County, ND: $115,300LaMoure County, ND: $106,300Oliver County, ND: $113,000Morton County, ND: $113,000Walsh County, ND: $91,600McLean County, ND: $115,700Williams County, ND: $111,200Mercer County, ND: $108,200Sioux County, ND: $48,100Pembina County, ND: $99,600Traill County, ND: $117,000Ramsey County, ND: $102,600Grand Forks County, ND: $106,800Mountrail County, ND: $105,500Divide County, ND: $121,400Grant County, ND: $86,700Sargent County, ND: $105,600Bowman County, ND: $104,000Golden Valley County, ND: $105,600McIntosh County, ND: $83,100Stark County, ND: $109,900Ward County, ND: $95,700Pierce County, ND: $98,300Sheridan County, ND: $98,900McKenzie County, ND: $127,700Adams County, ND: $107,500Burke County, ND: $121,400Kidder County, ND: $90,400Eddy County, ND: $95,700Foster County, ND: $122,000Benson County, ND: $74,100Emmons County, ND: $99,000Dunn County, ND: $130,800Wells County, ND: $102,800Burleigh County, ND: $113,000

How North Dakota Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 52% of states · 26th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)
Highest: California($205,500)
#StateValue
1California$205,500
2New Mexico$182,500
3Utah$167,700
… 22 more …
26North Dakota(you are here)$130,800
… 23 more …
50Oklahoma$99,100
51Mississippi$98,100
52Puerto Rico$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#CountyValue
1Dunn County$130,800
2McKenzie County$127,700
3Foster County$122,000
51Benson County$74,100
52Rolette County$72,200
53Sioux County$48,100

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in North Dakota are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County80% AMI (4HH)
Adams County, ND$86,000
Barnes County, ND$85,700
Benson County, ND$85,700
Billings County, ND$88,950
Bottineau County, ND$89,050
Bowman County, ND$85,700
Burke County, ND$97,100
Burleigh County, ND$90,400
Cass County, ND$92,150
Cavalier County, ND$85,700
Dickey County, ND$85,700
Divide County, ND$97,100
Dunn County, ND$104,650
Eddy County, ND$85,700
Emmons County, ND$85,700
Foster County, ND$97,600
Golden Valley County, ND$85,700
Grand Forks County, ND$85,700
Grant County, ND$85,700
Griggs County, ND$85,700
Hettinger County, ND$87,500
Kidder County, ND$85,700
LaMoure County, ND$85,700
Logan County, ND$85,700
McHenry County, ND$85,700
McIntosh County, ND$85,700
McKenzie County, ND$102,150
McLean County, ND$92,550
Mercer County, ND$86,550
Morton County, ND$90,400
Mountrail County, ND$85,700
Nelson County, ND$85,700
Oliver County, ND$90,400
Pembina County, ND$85,700
Pierce County, ND$85,700
Ramsey County, ND$85,700
Ransom County, ND$85,700
Renville County, ND$85,700
Richland County, ND$86,400
Rolette County, ND$85,700
Sargent County, ND$85,700
Sheridan County, ND$85,700
Sioux County, ND$85,700
Slope County, ND$85,700
Stark County, ND$87,900
Steele County, ND$92,250
Stutsman County, ND$86,400
Towner County, ND$85,700
Traill County, ND$93,600
Walsh County, ND$85,700
Ward County, ND$85,700
Wells County, ND$85,700
Williams County, ND$88,950

Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in North Dakota for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in North Dakota for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across North Dakota's 53 counties spans from $33,000 to $39,250/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in North Dakota?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.