Market rankings · North Dakota
Collision repair and body shops in North Dakota
Markets across North Dakota ranked by the Groundwork market score for collision repair and body shops, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 124
- 9 chain locations (7%)
- Official establishments
- 168
- −6.7% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $381.9M
- On vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Listings per 10k households
- 3.7
- 19% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $3.1M
- In line with the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #32 of 51
- Market score 43 · Lower middle
A site report maps the collision repair and body shops on map listings around any address in North Dakota by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
As of September 2026, map listings count 124 collision repair and body shops in North Dakota. 9 of them (7%) are chain locations, against 14% across the U.S. That is 3.7 per 10,000 households, 19% above the U.S. rate of 3.1.
Household spending on vehicle maintenance and repairs in North Dakota comes to about $381.9M a year: $1,154 per household, 20% above the U.S. average. That works out to $3.1M per shop, in line with the U.S. figure of $3.1M. That spending covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, which collision repair and body shops share with other businesses in the trade.
In 2023, official counts showed 168 businesses with payroll in North Dakota classed as automotive body, paint and interior repair, down 6.7% from 2019. That is one for every 1,971 households, against one for every 3,689 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count fell 0.8% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 6 SBA-backed loans worth $2.4M have gone to businesses classed as automotive body, paint and interior repair in North Dakota.
Among the 50 states and DC, North Dakota ranks #32 for collision repair and body shops, with a Groundwork market score of 43 (lower middle). Of the 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Fargo metro area scores highest (57). Of the 2 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Williston area scores highest (60).
Every market in North Dakota for collision repair and body shops
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in North Dakota, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fargo, ND-MN | 57 | 31 | 2.8 | $3.7M | +7.7% | #151 of 381 |
| 2Bismarck, ND | 54 | 19 | 3.4 | $3.5M | +4.5% | #167 of 381 |
| 3Grand Forks, ND-MN | 38 | 14 | 3.2 | $3.3M | +0.8% | #273 of 381 |
| 4Minot, ND | 21 | 18 | 5.7 | $2M | −2.4% | #355 of 381 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Williston, ND | 60 | 5 | 3.3 | $3.6M | +1.4% | #112 of 387 |
| 2Dickinson, ND | 36 | 10 | 6.4 | $1.9M | +0.7% | #300 of 387 |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.3M | 0.0% | |
| Jamestown, ND | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.4M | −0.6% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Cass County, ND | 65 | 21 | 2.5 | $4.1M | +9.1% | #313 of 1,327 |
| 2Burleigh County, ND | 54 | 15 | 3.6 | $3.2M | +4.7% | #568 of 1,327 |
| 3Williams County, ND | 52 | 5 | 3.3 | $3.6M | +1.4% | #611 of 1,327 |
| 4Grand Forks County, ND | 40 | 11 | 3.5 | $2.9M | +1.9% | #894 of 1,327 |
| 5Stark County, ND | 26 | 10 | 7.4 | $1.6M | +0.5% | #1,177 of 1,327 |
| 6Ward County, ND | 25 | 17 | 6.0 | $1.9M | −2.4% | #1,188 of 1,327 |
| Morton County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $4.7M | +3.8% | |
| Stutsman County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.4M | −0.6% | |
| Richland County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.1M | +1.2% | |
| McKenzie County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $4.2M | +2.8% | |
| Rolette County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $4.8M | −4.1% | |
| Ramsey County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.8M | −0.4% | |
| Barnes County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $2M | −2.7% | |
| Walsh County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 4.5 | $2.6M | −3.3% | |
| McLean County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $3.2M | −0.2% | |
| Mountrail County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $5.3M | −4.2% | |
| Mercer County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.8 | $5.1M | +1.1% | |
| Traill County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 3.0 | $4.1M | −0.8% | |
| Pembina County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.8% | |
| Bottineau County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 7.5 | $1.8M | −1.6% | |
| Benson County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.0% | |
| Ransom County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 4.3 | $3.1M | −1.5% | |
| McHenry County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Dickey County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 5.1 | $2.7M | −1.5% | |
| LaMoure County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 5.7 | $2.5M | +1.0% |
Show all 53 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.9% | |
| Pierce County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 10.8 | $1.3M | −3.6% | |
| Wells County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 28.0 | $450K | −5.9% | |
| Sargent County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 11.4 | $1.1M | −3.4% | |
| Sioux County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.4% | |
| Cavalier County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 6.4 | $1.9M | −5.4% | |
| Foster County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.1% | |
| Emmons County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.4% | |
| Nelson County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.0% | |
| Bowman County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 7.7 | $1.7M | −7.1% | |
| McIntosh County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 8.4 | $1.5M | −2.5% | |
| Hettinger County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.4% | |
| Kidder County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 17.1 | $800K | +0.5% | |
| Eddy County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.1% | |
| Renville County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 10.3 | $1.2M | +2.9% | |
| Grant County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.5% | |
| Griggs County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 10.1 | $1.3M | −2.5% | |
| Divide County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.2% | |
| Burke County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.7% | |
| Adams County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 19.4 | $556K | +3.7% | |
| Towner County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.0% | |
| Oliver County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.7% | |
| Logan County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.3% | |
| Steele County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 12.4 | $1.2M | −0.1% | |
| Golden Valley County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.8% | |
| Sheridan County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.7% | |
| Billings County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +15.2% | |
| Slope County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −9.9% |
Markets with fewer than 5 collision repair and body shops on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many collision repair and body shops are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 124 collision repair and body shops on map listings as of September 2026. 9 of them (7%) are chain locations. The listings count collision repair and auto body shops. Official counts show 168 businesses with payroll classed as automotive body, paint and interior repair in 2023, down 6.7% from 2019.
How much do households in North Dakota spend on vehicle maintenance and repairs?
About $381.9M a year, or $1,154 per household. That is 20% above the U.S. average (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 124 collision repair and body shops on map listings, it comes to $3.1M per shop. The spending figure covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, not only collision repair and body shops. It is estimated from the incomes of the 331,063 households in North Dakota and national spending patterns by income.
How does North Dakota compare with the U.S. for collision repair and body shops?
North Dakota has 3.7 collision repair and body shops per 10,000 households, 19% above the U.S. rate of 3.1. Spending per shop is $3.1M, in line with the U.S. figure of $3.1M. The count on map listings matches the U.S. ratio of collision repair and body shops to household spending. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 1,971 households, against one for every 3,689 across the U.S. The official count fell 6.7% from 2019 to 2023, against −0.8% for the U.S.
Which market in North Dakota has the highest market score for collision repair and body shops?
Among 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Fargo metro area scores highest, at 57 (upper middle). Among 2 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Williston area scores highest, at 60 (upper middle). Among 6 scored counties in North Dakota, Cass County scores highest, at 65 (upper middle). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. North Dakota scores 43 for collision repair and body shops (lower middle), #32 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in North Dakota. It maps the collision repair and body shops on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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