Grand Forks County

Home value

$252,7002024

Unemployment

1.9%2026

Violent crime

2422023

Work from home

6.5%2024

Grand Forks County — Nov 4, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Budget

Staff reports improved revenue outlook after ADC conference; commissioners urged to continue outreach

A county staff member reported recapping meetings with DOW leadership at the ADC conference and said projected revenue looks noticeably better than budgeted levels, urging ongoing legislative outreach to sustain that momentum.

Commission approves consent agenda and NDDOT maintenance certification

Commission weighs using $1.7M prairie‑dog funds as road bids rise

Commissioners weigh buying versus leasing motor graders before 2027 lease expiration

Sheriff urges pay‑scale change to fill jail vacancies; presents cost and revenue estimates

Infrastructure

County approves up to $60,000 to extend electrical and conduit to Grand Sky drone pad

Veterans

Commission approves 'Operation Green Light' veterans illumination resolution

Budget

Commission moves $40,000 to blunt NDSU Extension layoffs after cost-allocation hike

Nov 411/3/26 Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners Meetingapprove_agenda Oct 2010/20/26 Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners MeetingAuthorization granted to solicit bids and spend up to $30,000; recusal noted.Oct 710/6/26 Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners Meeting$20,000 approved from EUL funds.Sep 309/29/26 Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners Special MeetingAdopt NDPERS PPO basic plan effective 01/01/2027 (approved unanimously).

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What stands out in Grand Forks County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Grand Forks County with communities in North Dakota or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Grand Forks County was more favorable than communities in North Dakota on residents with access to places to exercise.

100th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Commission sets minimum sales price for county tax-title properties and hears Garrison Diversion levy update

Sheriff: Vision Zero coordinator to be housed in county after state safety grant

Commission accepts FY27 WIC grant award and authorizes chair's signature

Commission authorizes informal bids and up to $30,000 for Grand Sky taxiway concrete repairs