North Dakota’s Most Underrated Town In 2026

The state of North Dakota often gets overlooked and unappreciated, but North Dakotans know we have something special going on here. While that's true, even North Dakota natives can only focus on the bigger cities like Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks, and overlook some of the magic hiding inside our smaller towns.

There are a ton of small towns in North Dakota that surely go unnoticed and are absolutely underrated, but have you ever wondered which is the most underrated small town?

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Most Underrated Town In North Dakota 2026

Loveexploring.com put together a list of the most underrated towns in every state, and with that, I'm sure you're wondering which town is the most underrated in North Dakota; the source gave that honor to none other than Jud, North Dakota. I have to tell you, this town does sound great, but the fact that 'Jud' is only spelled with one "D" really bothers me.

If you’re not familiar with the area, that's fair; I wasn't either. I found out that it’s a rural city in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It's a teeny-tiny town with a population of only 65, according to the 2020 census.

According to onlyinyourstate.com, Jud is known for being the “City of Murals," and I’m sure you can guess why. There’s a mural on just about every building in this town! How cool is that?! Bars, restaurants, grocery stores, you name it!

Take a look at some of these works of art!

All of these murals are perfect spots for a good selfie. You will also notice that they represent North Dakota's lifestyle and values and showcase our unique landscape. Another great thing about this town is that it’s only 1 mile from Bluebird Lake and has quiet nature trails for strolling.

Have you visited this town? Do you know anyone from the area? If not, maybe it's worth a stop on your next road trip.