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Buchanan, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Foster County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
92 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$105,357 Median Income $46,893 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $212,729 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 2,869 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Buchanan, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,357
40% above
$46,893 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $212,729
Violent Crime
259/100K
32% below
2,869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Buchanan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buchanan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buchanan residents earn a median household income of $105,357 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buchanan is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,729. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Buchanan reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,869/100K.

Education

30.3% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population92
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,357
Per Capita$46,893
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$212,729
Housing Units37
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent259/100K
Property2,869/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,555 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed215 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Buchanan was founded in 1887.
The median home in Buchanan was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 215 Mbps.