Market rankings · North Dakota
Pet grooming and boarding businesses in North Dakota
Markets across North Dakota ranked by the Groundwork market score for pet grooming and boarding businesses, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 124
- 3 chain locations (2%)
- Official establishments
- 71
- +29.1% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $284M
- On pets
- Listings per 10k households
- 3.7
- 3% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $2.3M
- 10% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #33 of 51
- Market score 44 · Lower middle
A site report maps the pet grooming and boarding businesses 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 124 pet grooming and boarding businesses in North Dakota. Of those, 3 are chain locations, or 2%, against 9% across the U.S. That comes to 3.7 for every 10,000 households, 3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6.
Households in North Dakota spend about $284M a year on pets, or $858 per household, 6% below the U.S. average. That is about $2.3M of household spending for each business on map listings, 10% below the U.S. figure of $2.5M. That spending covers all pets, which pet grooming and boarding businesses share with other businesses in the trade.
In 2023, official counts showed 71 businesses with payroll in North Dakota classed as pet care (except veterinary), up 29.1% from 2019. That is one for every 4,663 households, against one for every 5,057 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 25.2% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 4 SBA-backed loans worth $1.3M have gone to businesses classed as pet care (except veterinary) in North Dakota.
Among the 50 states and DC, North Dakota ranks #33 for pet grooming and boarding businesses, with a Groundwork market score of 44 (lower middle). Of the 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest (55). Of the 2 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Williston area scores highest (67).
Every market in North Dakota for pet grooming and boarding businesses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Bismarck, ND | 55 | 19 | 3.4 | $2.7M | +4.5% | #155 of 386 |
| 2Grand Forks, ND-MN | 48 | 15 | 3.4 | $2.4M | +0.8% | #216 of 386 |
| 3Fargo, ND-MN | 39 | 50 | 4.5 | $1.9M | +7.7% | #284 of 386 |
| 4Minot, ND | 21 | 18 | 5.7 | $1.5M | −2.4% | #367 of 386 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Williston, ND | 67 | 7 | 4.6 | $2M | +1.4% | #69 of 387 |
| 2Dickinson, ND | 46 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.5M | +0.7% | #228 of 387 |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $2M | 0.0% | |
| Jamestown, ND | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $1.8M | −0.6% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Williams County, ND | 58 | 7 | 4.6 | $2M | +1.4% | #534 of 1,461 |
| 2Cass County, ND | 56 | 34 | 4.1 | $2.1M | +9.1% | #583 of 1,461 |
| 3Grand Forks County, ND | 53 | 11 | 3.5 | $2.3M | +1.9% | #647 of 1,461 |
| 4Burleigh County, ND | 53 | 18 | 4.4 | $2.1M | +4.7% | #654 of 1,461 |
| 5Stark County, ND | 30 | 9 | 6.6 | $1.3M | +0.5% | #1,193 of 1,461 |
| 6Ward County, ND | 29 | 18 | 6.3 | $1.4M | −2.4% | #1,205 of 1,461 |
| Morton County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $12.1M | +3.8% | |
| Stutsman County, ND | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $1.8M | −0.6% | |
| Richland County, ND | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $1.9M | +1.2% | |
| McKenzie County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.8% | |
| Rolette County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.1% | |
| Ramsey County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.2M | −0.4% | |
| Barnes County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $1.9M | −2.7% | |
| Walsh County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.5M | −3.3% | |
| McLean County, ND | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.9M | −0.2% | |
| Mountrail County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.2% | |
| Mercer County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 2.8 | $3.1M | +1.1% | |
| Traill County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 3.0 | $3M | −0.8% | |
| Pembina County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 3.4 | $2.4M | −3.8% | |
| Bottineau County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 3.7 | $2.3M | −1.6% | |
| Benson County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.0% | |
| Ransom County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 4.3 | $1.9M | −1.5% | |
| McHenry County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Dickey County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 5.1 | $1.6M | −1.5% | |
| LaMoure County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +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 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.6% | |
| Wells County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 5.6 | $1.4M | −5.9% | |
| Sargent County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.4% | |
| Sioux County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 9.0 | $713K | −5.4% | |
| Cavalier County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 6.4 | $1.3M | −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 | 2 | 14.9 | $537K | −1.0% | |
| Bowman County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −7.1% | |
| McIntosh County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.5% | |
| Hettinger County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 8.8 | $883K | +0.4% | |
| Kidder County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.5% | |
| Eddy County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.1% | |
| Renville County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.9% | |
| Grant County, ND | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.5% | |
| Griggs County, ND | Not scored | 1 | 10.1 | $792K | −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 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +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 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −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 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many pet grooming and boarding businesses are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 124 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings as of September 2026. 3 of them (2%) are chain locations. The listings count groomers, boarding, dog daycare and pet sitters. Official counts show 71 businesses with payroll classed as pet care (except veterinary) in 2023, up 29.1% from 2019.
How much do households in North Dakota spend on pets?
About $284M a year, or $858 per household. That is 6% below the U.S. average (an index of 94, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 124 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings, it comes to $2.3M per business. The spending figure covers all pets, not only pet grooming and boarding businesses. 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 pet grooming and boarding businesses?
North Dakota has 3.7 pet grooming and boarding businesses per 10,000 households, 3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6. Spending per business is $2.3M, 10% below the U.S. figure of $2.5M. At the national ratio of pet grooming and boarding businesses to household spending, North Dakota would have about 112, against 124 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 4,663 households, against one for every 5,057 across the U.S. The official count rose 29.1% from 2019 to 2023, against +25.2% for the U.S.
Which market in North Dakota has the highest market score for pet grooming and boarding businesses?
Among 4 scored metro areas in or partly in North Dakota, the Bismarck metro area scores highest, at 55 (upper middle). Among 2 scored small-town markets in or partly in North Dakota, the Williston area scores highest, at 67 (upper middle). Among 6 scored counties in North Dakota, Williams County scores highest, at 58 (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 44 for pet grooming and boarding businesses (lower middle), #33 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 pet grooming and boarding businesses 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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