Alsen, ND

North Dakota

Alsen is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 27. Residents earn $83,125 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
27 Population 1/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $33,796 per capita
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,125
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.3%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population27
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$33,796
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$589M
Commute25 min

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries1

Is Alsen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alsen receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Alsen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alsen is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Education

26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alsen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Alsen has a population of 27 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 61.1 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

27
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
61.1yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
29.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63%
Female 37%

Race & Ethnicity

Alsen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alsen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alsen is $83,125, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Alsen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,125
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,796
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
IRS Avg AGI$114,473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)173
County GDP$589M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare9
Retail21
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone42.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

Alsen has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.9 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.9 inches
42% below US avg
Snowfall38.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Area29.4 sq mi (76.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates48.6305°N, 98.7043°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.1-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.3%
22% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area29.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants12
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone42.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Nearby Cities

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