State rank#1 of 53
Smallest county193,400 residentsCass County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 38017
Cass County, North Dakota
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population193,400
Household income$75,555
Unemployment2.2%
Life expectancy79.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Cass County has 193,400 residents and ranks #1 by population among North Dakota county equivalents. Median household income is $75,555. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.2%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within North Dakota
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Cass County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Cass County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $298,000 median home value and $958/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,555, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Cass County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rate, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 42.6% and life expectancy is 79.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 42.6%, rank #1 of 53 available North Dakota counties.
- Unemployment rate: 2.2%, rank #6 of 53 available North Dakota counties.
- Poor or fair health: 14.1%, rank #7 of 53 available North Dakota counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $298,000, rank #50 of 53; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $958/mo, rank #44 of 53; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $75,555, rank #23 of 53; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within North Dakota
Rank and range use only counties in North Dakota with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$75,555
$75,555; above the state county median of $72,109.
State rank #23 of 53 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$298,000
$298,000; above the state county median of $163,200.
State rank #50 of 53 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$958/mo
$958/mo; above the state county median of $765/mo.
State rank #44 of 53 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.2%
2.2%; below the state county median of 2.5%.
State rank #6 of 53 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
42.6%
42.6%; above the state county median of 25.2%.
State rank #1 of 53 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
79.1 years
79.1 years; above the state county median of 78 years.
State rank #16 of 50 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.1%
14.1%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #7 of 53 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.2%
7.2%; below the state county median of 7.3%.
State rank #23 of 53 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,014 residents
1 per 1,014 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,466 residents.
State rank #12 of 38 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 294 residents
1 per 294 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,564 residents.
State rank #5 of 35 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Cass County FAQ
Is Cass County a good place to live?
Cass County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rate, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 42.6% and life expectancy is 79.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Cass County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $298,000 median home value and $958/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,555, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Cass County?
Cass County has 193,400 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Cass County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 38017; the parent state FIPS is 38.
What is the median household income in Cass County?
The ACS median household income is $75,555.
How much does housing cost in Cass County?
Housing benchmarks are $298,000 median home value and $958/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,555, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Cass County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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