Porcupine, North Dakota is a small town located in the southwest corner of the state. The population of Porcupine is only 546 people according to the United States Census Bureau. Despite its small size, Porcupine has received many favorable rankings on BestPlaces.net. For example, Porcupine ranks highly for BestPlaces, with an overall score of 71 out of 100 points. This score takes into account factors such as housing costs, weather, crime rate and amenities available in the area. Additionally, Porcupine's education system has been ranked very favorably by Best Places, with the school system receiving an overall grade of A-. Furthermore, according to Best Places' rankings, Porcupine's cost of living index is far lower than the national average at 95 compared to 100 respectively. Finally, Porcupine rates highly in terms of diversity due to its relatively equal percentage distribution among racial groups and its substantial percentage of foreign-born residents. These various rankings reveal that despite its small size and population numbers; Porcupine still offers a high quality of life for those who choose to live there.
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