North Dakota Dating: 49th on the List, But Here’s Why You Should Stay!

You know how they say location, location, location? Turns out, it really does matter, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states based on their dating-friendliness, and guess where North Dakota landed?

Well... let’s just say we’re not exactly a hotspot. North Dakota came in at #49—yep, near the bottom. We also ranked 49th for restaurants per capita and dead last for gender balance among singles. Oof.

But hey, before you start booking a one-way ticket to Florida (which took the #1 spot, by the way), let’s keep it real. Dating here might take a little extra effort, but it’s not impossible. Our low cost of living makes for budget-friendly date nights, and honestly, is there anything more romantic than a scenic drive or a small-town café where everyone doesn’t already know your business?

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Sure, we’re not overflowing with singles, but love isn’t about numbers—it’s about finding your person. And that can happen anywhere, even in good ol’ North Dakota.

So, whether you’re swiping, speed dating, or just hoping for a meet-cute at the gas station in -30° weather, don’t lose hope. Love might be a little harder to find here, but that just makes it even more worth it.