Resources

Newsletters

The latest happenings and opportunities from the state in a centralized location. Keep up to date with what is happening in Region 8!

Annual Report

In 2022, Roosevelt Custer saw some amazing things happen throughout the region. Take a look at highlights from the past year.

CEDS

This unified strategic plan activates all of the regions resources to common goals. With input from all eight counties it is a clear roadmap forward.

Housing

You’ll find these resources to be beneficial when looking for key information for North Dakota Region 8.

Regional Data

Learn what makes our region special. With key census data, industry and workforce insight, and community indicators you will be able to sell the natural wonders of Southwest North Dakota to a potential business or resident.

Other Resources

You’ll find these resources to be beneficial when looking for key information for North Dakota Region 8.

Newsletters

The latest happenings and opportunities from the state in a centralized location. Keep up to date with what is happening in Region 8!

November 2023 Newsletter

June 2023 Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter

February 2023 Newsletter

December 2022 Newsletter

Annual Report

In 2022, Roosevelt Custer saw some amazing things happen throughout the region. Take a look at highlights from the past year.

CEDS

Every five years the region is responsible for building a Comprehensive Certified Economic Development Strategy. It serves as a plan of action for the next five years as well as being a platform for measuring progress towards completing set goals. The plan is created through the RCRC and follows Economic Development Administration (EDA) requirements.

Housing

This comprehensive document presents an array of programs and resources aimed at stimulating housing accessibility across North Dakota, with a particular focus on western North Dakota. The objective behind this resource is to offer community leaders a wealth of ideas to consider when they are exploring ways to create housing solutions in their respective communities.

The Vision West ND Housing Committee was initially established as an ad hoc committee with the primary goal of collaborating closely with the Vision West ND Board of Directors, the consortium, and the administration. The committee’s mission is to engage with various communities, community leaders, elected officials, the state of North Dakota, and other stakeholders involved in housing to facilitate the development of safe and affordable housing within the Vision West ND region

Regional Data

Adams County

  • Population 2200 (-6% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 12%
  • Median Income $32,330
  • Median Household Income $52,896
  • Median Travel Time to Work 15.7 minutes

Billings County

  • Population 945 (21% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 10.8%
  • Median Income $38,026
  • Median Household Income $71,375
  • Median Travel Time to Work 23.9 minutes

Bowman County

  • Population 2993 (-5% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 9%
  • Median Income $37,482
  • Median Household Income $76,447
  • Median Travel Time to Work 15.3 minutes

Dunn County

  • Population 4095 (16% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 11%
  • Median Income $47,472
  • Median Household Income $84,459
  • Median Travel Time to Work 23.6 minutes

Golden Valley County

  • Population 1736 (3% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 12.7%
  • Median Income $37,702
  • Median Household Income $83,295
  • Median Travel Time to Work 24.6 minutes

Hettinger County

  • Population 2489 (.5% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 14.4%
  • Median Income $33,535
  • Median Household Income $62,865
  • Median Travel Time to Work 17 minutes

Slope County

  • Population 706 (-3% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 12.8%
  • Median Income $35,915
  • Median Household Income $67,614
  • Median Travel Time to Work 19.4 minutes

Stark County

  • Population 33,646 (39% change from 2010)
  • Poverty Rate 10.1%
  • Median Income $37,099
  • Median Household Income $70,364
  • Median Travel Time to Work 16.6 minutes

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