Market rankings · North Dakota
Gas stations in North Dakota
Markets across North Dakota ranked by the Groundwork market score for gas stations, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 543
- 416 chain locations (77%)
- Official establishments
- 441
- −1.8% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $961.2M
- On gasoline and other fuels
- Listings per 10k households
- 16.4
- 50% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $1.8M
- 26% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #45 of 51
- Market score 32 · Lower middle
A site report maps the gas stations on map listings around any address in North Dakota by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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What this means
As of September 2026, map listings count 543 gas stations in North Dakota. Chain locations make up 77% of them, against 84% across the U.S. Per 10,000 households, that is 16.4, 50% above the U.S. rate of 10.9.
Household spending on gasoline and other fuels in North Dakota comes to about $961.2M a year: $2,903 per household, 12% above the U.S. average. That works out to $1.8M per station, 26% below the U.S. figure of $2.4M.
In 2023, official counts showed 441 businesses with payroll in North Dakota classed as gasoline stations, down 1.8% from 2019. That is one for every 751 households, against one for every 1,184 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count fell 3.1% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 7 SBA-backed loans worth $6M have gone to businesses classed as gasoline stations in North Dakota.
Among the 50 states and DC, North Dakota ranks #45 for gas stations, with a Groundwork market score of 32 (lower middle). Of the 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Fargo metro area scores highest (66). Of the 4 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Jamestown area scores highest (47).
Every market in North Dakota for gas stations
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 | 66 | 80 | 7.2 | $3.6M | +7.7% | #89 of 387 |
| 2Bismarck, ND | 63 | 71 | 12.7 | $2.4M | +4.5% | #109 of 387 |
| 3Grand Forks, ND-MN | 32 | 51 | 11.7 | $2.3M | +0.8% | #314 of 387 |
| 4Minot, ND | 21 | 62 | 19.5 | $1.5M | −2.4% | #362 of 387 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Jamestown, ND | 47 | 14 | 14.8 | $1.9M | −0.6% | #307 of 536 |
| 2Williston, ND | 37 | 37 | 24.4 | $1.2M | +1.4% | #409 of 536 |
| 3Dickinson, ND | 35 | 36 | 23.2 | $1.3M | +0.7% | #425 of 536 |
| 4Wahpeton, ND-MN | 31 | 26 | 27.4 | $1.1M | 0.0% | #458 of 536 |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Burleigh County, ND | 77 | 39 | 9.5 | $3M | +4.7% | #217 of 2,358 |
| 2Cass County, ND | 74 | 57 | 6.8 | $3.8M | +9.1% | #285 of 2,358 |
| 3Walsh County, ND | 54 | 5 | 11.4 | $2.7M | −3.3% | #980 of 2,358 |
| 4Grand Forks County, ND | 53 | 29 | 9.3 | $2.8M | +1.9% | #1,017 of 2,358 |
| 5Morton County, ND | 53 | 30 | 21.5 | $1.6M | +3.8% | #1,046 of 2,358 |
| 6McKenzie County, ND | 45 | 19 | 31.7 | $1.1M | +2.8% | #1,423 of 2,358 |
| 7Barnes County, ND | 40 | 8 | 16.3 | $2M | −2.7% | #1,581 of 2,358 |
| 8Stutsman County, ND | 40 | 14 | 14.8 | $1.9M | −0.6% | #1,583 of 2,358 |
| 9Ward County, ND | 36 | 50 | 17.5 | $1.6M | −2.4% | #1,752 of 2,358 |
| 10Ramsey County, ND | 32 | 8 | 14.8 | $1.8M | −0.4% | #1,883 of 2,358 |
| 11Williams County, ND | 32 | 37 | 24.4 | $1.2M | +1.4% | #1,908 of 2,358 |
| 12Stark County, ND | 27 | 29 | 21.4 | $1.4M | +0.5% | #2,051 of 2,358 |
| 13Richland County, ND | 27 | 19 | 27.7 | $1.1M | +1.2% | #2,068 of 2,358 |
| 14Rolette County, ND | 22 | 12 | 31.8 | $1M | −4.1% | #2,193 of 2,358 |
| McLean County, ND | Not scored | 16 | 36.6 | $1M | −0.2% | |
| Mountrail County, ND | Not scored | 14 | 35.9 | $941K | −4.2% | |
| Mercer County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 13.9 | $2.6M | +1.1% | |
| Traill County, ND | Not scored | 8 | 24.0 | $1.3M | −0.8% | |
| Pembina County, ND | Not scored | 11 | 37.0 | $828K | −3.8% | |
| Bottineau County, ND | Not scored | 8 | 29.9 | $1.1M | −1.6% | |
| Benson County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 14.8 | $2.2M | −3.0% | |
| Ransom County, ND | Not scored | 7 | 30.0 | $1.1M | −1.5% | |
| McHenry County, ND | Not scored | 7 | 31.2 | $1.2M | −3.9% | |
| Dickey County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 20.4 | $1.7M | −1.5% | |
| LaMoure County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 22.9 | $1.6M | +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 | 7 | 44.6 | $849K | −0.9% | |
| Pierce County, ND | Not scored | 7 | 37.8 | $931K | −3.6% | |
| Wells County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 28.0 | $1.1M | −5.9% | |
| Sargent County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 17.1 | $1.9M | −3.4% | |
| Sioux County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 27.0 | $929K | −5.4% | |
| Cavalier County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 19.2 | $1.6M | −5.4% | |
| Foster County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 32.7 | $943K | −5.1% | |
| Emmons County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 32.7 | $1M | −2.4% | |
| Nelson County, ND | Not scored | 8 | 59.8 | $550K | −1.0% | |
| Bowman County, ND | Not scored | 6 | 46.5 | $726K | −7.1% | |
| McIntosh County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 16.7 | $1.9M | −2.5% | |
| Hettinger County, ND | Not scored | 7 | 61.9 | $543K | +0.4% | |
| Kidder County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 42.7 | $822K | +0.5% | |
| Eddy County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 34.1 | $1.1M | +0.1% | |
| Renville County, ND | Not scored | 5 | 51.6 | $628K | +2.9% | |
| Grant County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.4 | $3.6M | −3.5% | |
| Griggs County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 30.2 | $1.1M | −2.5% | |
| Divide County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 19.7 | $1.9M | −4.2% | |
| Burke County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 22.1 | $1.6M | −2.7% | |
| Adams County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.7 | $2.9M | +3.7% | |
| Towner County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 30.3 | $1.1M | −5.0% | |
| Oliver County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 27.6 | $1.6M | +1.7% | |
| Logan County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 51.5 | $699K | −1.3% | |
| Steele County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 37.2 | $1M | −0.1% | |
| Golden Valley County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 57.2 | $600K | +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 gas stations on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many gas stations are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 543 gas stations on map listings as of September 2026. 416 of them (77%) are chain locations. The listings count gas stations. Official counts show 441 businesses with payroll classed as gasoline stations in 2023, down 1.8% from 2019. Official counts list 8 one-person businesses without payroll.
How much do households in North Dakota spend on gasoline and other fuels?
About $961.2M a year, or $2,903 per household. That is 12% above the U.S. average (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 543 gas stations on map listings, it comes to $1.8M per station. 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 gas stations?
North Dakota has 16.4 gas stations per 10,000 households, 50% above the U.S. rate of 10.9. Spending per station is $1.8M, 26% below the U.S. figure of $2.4M. At the national ratio of gas stations to household spending, North Dakota would have about 403, against 543 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 751 households, against one for every 1,184 across the U.S. The official count fell 1.8% from 2019 to 2023, against −3.1% for the U.S.
Which market in North Dakota has the highest market score for gas stations?
Among 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Fargo metro area scores highest, at 66 (upper middle). Among 4 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Jamestown area scores highest, at 47 (lower middle). Among 14 scored counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County scores highest, at 77 (high). 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 32 for gas stations (lower middle), #45 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 gas stations 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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