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Binford, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Griggs County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
148 Population 423/sq mi density
$32,813 Median Income $26,220 per capita
$72,600 Home Value $120,346 Zillow
$354 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 1,920 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,600 home value, $354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Binford, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,813
56% below
$26,220 per capita
Home Value
$72,600
74% below
Zillow: $120,346
Median Rent
$354/mo
70% below
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
26% below
1,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Binford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
26%
Rent
30%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Binford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Binford residents earn a median household income of $32,813 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,220. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 107 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Binford is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,346. Median rent is $354/month, with 18.8% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Binford reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,920/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Binford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Binford has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,813
Per Capita$26,220
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,600
Rent$354
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$120,346
Housing Units121
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent283/100K
Property1,920/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,521 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Binford was founded in 1899.
The median home in Binford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.