The summers and winters are average for the Upper Midwest. Excellent hunting, fishing, and recreational facilities are available in the area. Bismarck, North Dakota , is a progressive city of approximately 50,000. The housing situation is good. No government housing is available.
Some rental housing is available, and there are houses in all price ranges for sale.
There are apartments, furnished and unfurnished, available. Rent is moderate. The city has an excellent school system, churches of most faiths, excellent clinics and hospitals, and shopping areas. Bismarck has daily air and bus service, but does not have a public transportation system. A junior college and a 4-year liberal arts college are located in Bismarck.