Anamoose, ND

North Dakota

Anamoose is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 292. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
292 Population 471/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $32,633 per capita
$57,500 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,500
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population292
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$32,633
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$68M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Elevation1,625 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+88.1%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.5%

Is Anamoose a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Anamoose receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Anamoose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Anamoose is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Anamoose is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Anamoose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Anamoose has a population of 292 with a density of 471 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

292
Total Population
471
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Anamoose vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Anamoose vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Anamoose is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Anamoose vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,633
Avg Weekly Wage$701
IRS Avg AGI$63,463

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)52
County GDP$68M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Anamoose is $57,500, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,500
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden30.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%

Property Tax

In Anamoose, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate72.3%
Premature Death15,039/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access37.6%

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Anamoose has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches
52% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,625 ft (495 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates47.8831°N, 100.2423°W
County FIPS38083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.1-point margin. 86.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.5%
D 13.4%

Winner: Republican by 72.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+88.1%
School Test Score5.74
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density471/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.5%
Restaurants5
Retail Stores4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

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