Beach, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wibaux County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
933 Population 366/sq mi density
$60,074 Median Income $36,300 per capita
$124,700 Home Value $241,992 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,074 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Beach, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,074
20% below
$36,300 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
56% below
Zillow: $241,992
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
44%
Rent
75%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beach residents earn a median household income of $60,074 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,300. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beach is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,992. Median rent is $867/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

22.1% of adults in Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beach has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population933
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,074
Per Capita$36,300
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$59M
Avg Weekly Wage$776

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$867
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$241,992
Housing Units515
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation2,773 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Beach was founded in 1902.
The median home in Beach was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.