At a Glance
Median Income
$70,882
$39,191 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $248,093
Median Rent
$770/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.1% smoking rate
How Bottineau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bottineau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bottineau a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bottineau residents earn a median household income of $70,882 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,191. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bottineau is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,093. Median rent is $770/month, with 20.8% 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 1973.
Education
29.1% of adults in Bottineau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bottineau has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,063
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,563/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,882
Per Capita$39,191
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$770
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$248,093
Housing Units910
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation1,632 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute13 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Bottineau was founded in 1887.
The median home in Bottineau was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Minot International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.