3.1
Homicide rate (per 100k)
6.5
U.S. average (per 100k)
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 3.1 | 6.5 |
National ranking
North Dakota ranks #44 of 50 states by homicide rate.
| #1 | New Hampshire | 1.2 |
| #2 | Maine | 1.6 |
| #3 | Massachusetts | 2.2 |
| #4 | Idaho | 2.3 |
| #5 | Rhode Island | 2.4 |
| #6 | Hawaii | 2.5 |
| #7 | Utah | 2.5 |
| #8 | Minnesota | 2.7 |
| #9 | New Jersey | 3.4 |
| #10 | Iowa | 3.5 |
| #11 | South Dakota | 3.6 |
| #12 | New York | 3.7 |
| #13 | Oregon | 3.9 |
| #14 | Nebraska | 3.9 |
| #15 | Connecticut | 4 |
| #16 | Montana | 4.2 |
| #17 | Wisconsin | 4.9 |
| #18 | Washington | 4.9 |
| #19 | Vermont | 5 |
| #20 | Florida | 5.1 |
| #21 | West Virginia | 5.1 |
| #22 | Colorado | 5.2 |
| #23 | Texas | 5.3 |
| #24 | California | 5.7 |
| #25 | Kansas | 5.9 |
| #26 | Nevada | 6 |
| #27 | Delaware | 6.2 |
| #28 | Pennsylvania | 6.4 |
| #29 | Kentucky | 6.8 |
| #30 | Virginia | 6.8 |
| #31 | Michigan | 6.8 |
| #32 | Ohio | 6.9 |
| #33 | Alaska | 7 |
| #34 | Oklahoma | 7.2 |
| #35 | Indiana | 7.3 |
| #36 | Arizona | 7.5 |
| #37 | Illinois | 8.2 |
| #38 | North Carolina | 8.2 |
| #39 | Georgia | 8.9 |
| #40 | Maryland | 9.1 |
| #41 | New Mexico | 9.5 |
| #42 | Missouri | 9.6 |
| #43 | Arkansas | 10 |
| #44 | North Dakota | 10 |
| #45 | Tennessee | 10.5 |
| #46 | South Carolina | 11.5 |
| #47 | Alabama | 13.4 |
| #48 | Louisiana | 16.4 |
| #49 | Mississippi | 20.5 |
| #50 | Wyoming | 27 |
Overview
At 3.1 homicides per 100,000 residents, North Dakota remains well below the national rate of 6.5, though small population size can cause statistical volatility year to year.
Did you know?
- Because North Dakota has a small population, a handful of homicides can significantly shift its annual rate.