Retiring in Lisbon

Lisbon is a genuinely retiree-relevant North Dakota market this record credits directly -- a real, disclosed senior population share meaningfully above North Dakota's own statewide figure.

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A real, disclosed, above-average senior population share

Lisbon's senior (65+) share runs a disclosed 22.14%-27.2% across sources -- meaningfully above North Dakota's own ~16.18% statewide figure, directly supporting this record's RETIREE_POPULATION tag (base record).

A real, genuinely low crime rate for a safety-conscious retirement decision

Lisbon's crime picture runs genuinely, substantially low -- an overall crime rate cited 67% lower than the national average -- a real, disclosed safety advantage for retirees (base record).

Genuine scenic-byway and river-recreation access for an active retirement

Lisbon's real, distinctive role as the southern terminus of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, plus Dead Colt Creek's boating and fishing, offer real, genuine outdoor-recreation options for retirees (base record).

A real, disclosed property tax and flood-risk factor to weigh directly

Retirees on a fixed income should weigh Lisbon's genuinely elevated 1.40% property tax rate and its real, disclosed direct Sheyenne River flood exposure directly for any specific target address (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.