North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Apple Valley is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 191. Residents earn $89,583 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Apple Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Apple Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Apple Valley is $89,583, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 15.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Apple Valley is $248,800, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Apple Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,583 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,157 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,220 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,875 |
| Unemployment | 15.9% |
| 342% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,390 |
| County GDP | $7,809M |
| Restaurants | 249 |
| Healthcare | 350 |
| Retail | 389 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,948 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 14.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $248,800 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,948 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,798/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 350 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.2 inches |
| 49% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8210°N, 100.5995°W |
| County FIPS | 38015 |
Winner: Republican by 43.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,273/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 350 |
| Restaurants | 249 |
| Retail Stores | 389 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 14.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |