Aneta, ND

North Dakota

Aneta is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 137. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
137 Population 137/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,222 per capita
$64,700 Home Value
$482 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,700 home value, $482/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $64,700
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $482
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population137
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,222
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$213M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,700
Rent$482
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,507 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+87.2%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.0%

Is Aneta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aneta 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Aneta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aneta is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aneta is $64,700, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $482 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Aneta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Aneta has a population of 137 with a density of 137 people per square mile. The median age is 60.9 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.2%), with 10.9% Hispanic.

Population

137
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
60.9yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Aneta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Aneta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aneta is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Aneta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,222
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$102,381

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)84
County GDP$213M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Retail7
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Aneta is $64,700, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $482 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,700
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$482
59% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.2%

Property Tax

In Aneta, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.5%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.1%
Checkup Rate72.2%
Premature Death6,084/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access37.7%

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Aneta has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,507 ft (459 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates47.6797°N, 97.9890°W
County FIPS38091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.4-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 25.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+87.2%
School Test Score5.74
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density137/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%
Restaurants6
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Work from Home10.9%

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