North Dakota
Binford is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 148. Residents earn $32,813 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Binford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Binford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Binford is $32,813, 56% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Binford is $72,600, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Binford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 59.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,813 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,220 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,011 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,546 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 107 |
| County GDP | $204M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $72,600 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,346 |
| Census Median Rent | $354 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,661/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.1 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,521 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5604°N, 98.3456°W |
| County FIPS | 38039 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |