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Bottineau, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bottineau County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,063 Population 1,563/sq mi density
$70,882 Median Income $39,191 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $238,344 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,882 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bottineau, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,882
6% below
$39,191 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
41% below
Zillow: $238,344
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
274 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
59%
Rent
66%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bottineau a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.0% (72% 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 $238,344. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bottineau reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K.

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,063
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,563/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,882
Per Capita$39,191
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$770
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$238,344
Housing Units910
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,320/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.