Ward County vs Burleigh County for Retirement

Compare Ward County and Burleigh County across affordability, healthcare access, climate comfort, disaster risk, air quality, and retiree fit.

Quick comparison

Better affordability
Burleigh County
Better healthcare access
Burleigh County
Better climate comfort
Close
Lower disaster risk
Burleigh County
Better air quality
Ward County
Stronger retiree fit
Burleigh County
Better overall score
Burleigh County

Score comparison

Overall Retirement Score Burleigh County has the edge
50
Ward County
58
Burleigh County
Affordability Burleigh County has the edge
50
Ward County
59
Burleigh County
Healthcare Access Burleigh County has the edge
50
Ward County
81
Burleigh County
Climate Comfort Close
37
Ward County
35
Burleigh County
Disaster Risk Burleigh County has the edge
69
Ward County
82
Burleigh County
Air Quality Ward County has the edge
68
Ward County
54
Burleigh County
Retiree Fit Burleigh County has the edge
25
Ward County
40
Burleigh County

Choose Ward County if...

practical affordability, lower-risk profile, and smaller-market value. Ward County is a stronger fit for retirees who prioritize practical affordability, a lower-risk profile, and smaller-market value, but it is less appealing for those who prioritize milder winters or stronger retiree density.

Choose Burleigh County if...

lower-risk profile, practical costs, cleaner air. Burleigh County is a stronger fit for retirees who prioritize lower hazard exposure and practical costs, but it is less appealing for those who want milder weather or a stronger retiree-oriented setting.

Neither is ideal if...

Neither place is automatically right for every retiree. Use the related rankings and full profiles below if you want a different balance of cost, healthcare, weather, risk, or lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Which place is more affordable?

Burleigh County has the better affordability score unless the result is close.

Which place has the better overall retirement score?

Burleigh County has the better overall score unless the result is close.