The 22 Drunkest Counties in North Dakota Revealed
With the internet and all the social media platforms at our fingertips every second of the day, information is always available. What kind of information it is might not be the best. We all know that news (good or bad) is just a click away.
A website known as Brilliant Maps has ranked every county in the United States on a scale based on excessive alcohol consumption. However, this recently published study may not be the news you're looking for, especially if you enjoy having a drink or two!
What are the Drunkest Counties in North Dakota
Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, 22 were found to have a percentage higher than 20% when it comes to excessive drinking.
The top 22 drunkest counties in North Dakota are:
- Sargent County: 22.52%
- Richland County 22.22%
- Cass County 22.47%
- Trail County 23.23%
- Grand Forks County 22.93%
- Ramsey County 22.06%
- Rolette County 20.44%
- Bottineau County 20.6%
- McHenery County 20.04%
- Renville County 20.51%
- Ward County 24.39%
- Burke County 20.17%
- Mountrail County 22.38%
- Williams County 24.78%
- McKenzie County 22.78%
- Burleigh County 20.86%
- Morton County 22.26
- Mercer County 22.2%
- Stark County 21.53%
- Dunn County 22.34%
- Bowman County 20.08%
- Billings County 20.16%
Click here to see the entire list of the drunkest counties in the nation.
While these numbers might raise an eyebrow or two, it's important to remember that statistics don't tell the whole story. Each of our counties has its own unique culture, challenges, and reasons behind the data. Whether you're a lifelong North Dakotan or just curious about the numbers, one thing’s for sure—this map serves as a reminder to drink responsibly and look out for one another. After all, no matter where you live, moderation (and maybe a good glass of water) never hurt anybody.
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