Comparisons
North Dakota vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: South Carolina and Arkansas
North Dakota in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Dakota peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Dakota, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Fargo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North Dakota follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in North Dakota fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in North Dakota was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. North Dakota ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
North Dakota in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Dakota is Fargo with an SNDi of 1.89, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Fargo with an SNDi of 1.89, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fargo, Fargo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Dakota rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Dakota, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Fargo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North Dakota follow the same region trend.
To date, North Dakota is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. North Dakota ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.