2025’s Best State Capitals: Here’s Where North Dakota Ranks

How much do people like Bismarck, North Dakota? As the capital of the state, it should be the grandest city, no?

While some might think that's true, I've heard others say the Capitol Complex looks like something from the Hunger Games.

Have you ever wondered how our capital city stands up compared to other states? If so, you're in luck. WalletHub looked at all 50 state capitals and decided which were the best based on 48 metrics.

The source wanted to identify which state capitals make the best homes. They looked at affordability, education, healthcare, quality of life, and many other things to make this determination.

Top 5 Capitals

According to the source, the top five state capitals are the following:

1. Austin, TX

2. Madison, WI

3. Raleigh, NC

4. Boise, ID

5. Atlanta, GA

Where Does North Dakota Rank?

Coming from someone who lives in North Dakota's state capital, we should be high on the list. We're clean, we have the river, plus we're a nice bunch of people.

My opinion aside, let's see where North Dakota ranks based on the data.

You might be happy to hear that North Dakota ranks number 13 on the list! That's right. Our healthcare, quality of life, and education in the capital city are to be desired.

Yay us!

Worst Capital Cities

I hate to throw anyone under the bus, but let's look at which state capitals are at the bottom of the list.

50. Augusta, ME

49. Trenton, NJ

48. Jackson, MS

47. Baton Rouge, LA

46. Dover, DE

Have you been to any of these places? What do you think about this?

P.S. - Is it just me, or did this article make you suddenly realize you've forgotten your state capitals? Excuse me while I go pull out my 3rd-grade flashcards.