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North Dakota Ranks #1 in: Water Quality Air Quality We know how good we have it. Now, so does the rest of the world. CLEAN AIR. CLEAR WATER. PURE POTENTIAL. WELCOME from Governor Doug Burgum Livestream Coverage of the 2020 State of the State Address Here, the sky's no limit. North Dakota is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). You might even say it's the Silicon Valley of drone innovation, but we don't like to brag. ND IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN UAS Field of dreams, World Series recognition. North Dakota is a state on the grow, leading the nation in production of 14 major crops. And we're just warming up. LEADING THE NATION IN PRODUCTION No generation gap here. #4 Youngest State - U.S. Census Bureau #1 Best State for Millennials - US News and World Report #5 Fastest Growing State - U.S. Census Bureau WE'RE LIVING THE GOOD LIFE. AND IT'S A LONG ONE. Previous Next Home Row Width Container BE LEGENDARY Welcome to North Dakota where possibility is as endless as the horizon. Ranked #1 for quality of life and #1 for fiscal stability, our accolades are growing as fast as our industries. Whether you crave the rugged outdoors or thrive in urban settings, you’ll find vibrant, diverse communities and the shortest average commute time in the country, leaving you with even more time to do something meaningful and unexpected. We invite you to look around and see what North Dakota has to offer. Imagine yourself living and working here. Know that in North Dakota, you can make a great life and a big difference. Row Width Container Crude Oil Production Higher Education In Economic Competiveness Best State for Families In 11 Crops Row Width Container KEY INDUSTRIES Wide open spaces leave lots of room for innovation and growth across our major industries Row Width Container Row Width Container Row Width No Container North Dakota is a community shaped by history, traditions and a fresh perspective. We have a storied past bylined by gritty, enterprising pioneers who saw the possibility of building a meaningful life here. And they did. Our mission is to gift this heritage to the future. Homesteader or new resident, we love this state and the work we do, but our purpose is much bigger than any one job. Here, we can make a great life and a big difference. Live Here! Being North Dakotan doesn't mean you were born here. It means you were born to be here. Whether you're just jumping into the workforce or looking to jump-start your career, let North Dakota's booming economy be your springboard. Positions in healthcare, technology, autonomous systems, agriculture, energy and more let us do amazing things every day. With a high median wage, low state income taxes, and the chance to make a real impact, you can't help but be drawn in. And once you're in, we're pretty sure you'll never want to go anywhere else. Work Here! It's not a rat race when you're Chasing your passion. North Dakota is one of the least expensive places to operate a business and that's driving top companies to put down roots here. They've got good company with tech leaders like Microsoft and Amazon that have long called North Dakota home. Recognized as one of the best entrepreneurship environments in the nation, this is the place where you can innovate, grow and compete. What more could you want? Tax credits? Tax incentives? We've got those too. Do Business Here! Turn your innovative idea into a Profitable business. Technology is shifting every job in every industry in our state. Precision ag is changing the face of agriculture. Renewable energy projects are revitalizing our oil industry. (Yes, we're now the #2 producer in the nation!) From state-of-the-art research facilities to one of the most accessible airspaces in the nation, this is the place where technology enables human progress every single day and where elbow grease meets elbow room. Innovate Here! There's plenty of room to Stretch your creativity and expand your thinking. Previous Next Row Width Container Stories: Everyday people. Uncommon achievements. See What we're up to in North Dakota. PRESS RELEASES GET THE LATEST NEWS SUCCESS STORIES GENERAL ATOMICS PLANNING TO MORE THAN TRIPLE ITS PRESENCE EXPLORE ND DISCOVER ALL THE THINGS TO DO IN NORTH DAKOTA Copyright © 2018 State of North Dakota - 600 E. Boulevard | Bismarck, ND 58503 | 701.328.2480 Footer menu Accessibility Contact Disclaimer Privacy Policy Security Policy State Marketing Feedback (+) Provide Website Feedback...