Abercrombie, ND

North Dakota

Abercrombie is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 231. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
231 Population 700/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $35,479 per capita
$156,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,300
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Abercrombie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population231
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$35,479
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$386M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation936 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Libraries1

Is Abercrombie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Abercrombie receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Abercrombie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Abercrombie is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Abercrombie is $156,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Abercrombie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Abercrombie has a population of 231 with a density of 700 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 4.8% Hispanic.

Population

231
Total Population
700
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Abercrombie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Abercrombie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Abercrombie is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Abercrombie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,479
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$71,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)208
County GDP$386M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare20
Retail20
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,733
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Abercrombie is $156,300, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,300
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,733
7% above US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
In Abercrombie, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Abercrombie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.8%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress13.5%
Physical Distress9.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate72.8%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access56.8%
Healthcare Facilities20

Crime Rates: Abercrombie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Abercrombie has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation936 ft (285 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates46.4470°N, 96.7296°W
County FIPS27167
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.5%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.74
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density700/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants7
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home14.4%

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