Wise, ND is a small town located in the northeastern part of North Dakota. It has a total land area of 6.6 square miles and population of only 341 people. Despite its size, Wise, ND ranks high on many BestPlaces rankings. The city ranks 13th out of the 27 cities in North Dakota for employment opportunities, with 4% lower unemployment than the state average. In terms of cost of living, Wise ranks highly with an overall index rating that is 3% lower than the U.S. national average. Other rankings for Wise include a 7th-place rank for livability out of 27 cities in North Dakota and a 4th-place rank for diversity out of 27 cities in North Dakota. These rankings show that despite its small size, Wise offers citizens and visitors plenty to enjoy and explore in the area.
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