At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$33,796 per capita
Violent Crime
261/100K
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Alsen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alsen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alsen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alsen residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,796. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Alsen reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,817/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Alsen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alsen has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population27
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$33,796
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$171,208
Housing Units19
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property4,817/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,632/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,581 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alsen was founded in 1905.
The median home in Alsen was built in 1969.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.
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