Bucyrus, ND

North Dakota

Bucyrus is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 55. Residents earn $153,500 per year, which is 104% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
55 Population 157/sq mi density
$153,500 Median Income $42,091 per capita
$164,600 Home Value
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,600 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $153,500
104% higher than US avg
Home Value $164,600
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bucyrus Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population55
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$153,500
Per Capita$42,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,781 ft (848 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute43 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries1

Is Bucyrus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bucyrus receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Bucyrus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bucyrus is $153,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 104% above $75,149. This places Bucyrus among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bucyrus is $164,600, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bucyrus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Bucyrus has a population of 55 with a density of 157 people per square mile. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

55
Total Population
157
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.6%
Female 36.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bucyrus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bucyrus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bucyrus is $153,500, which is 104% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Bucyrus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$153,500
104% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,091
Avg Weekly Wage$967
IRS Avg AGI$66,605

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)118
County GDP$169M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare15
Retail13
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.3 min
Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bucyrus is $164,600, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,600
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Bucyrus has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.3 inches. The area enjoys 273 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches
62% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,781 ft (848 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates46.0646°N, 102.7883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 62.7-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.8%
D 18.1%

Winner: Republican by 62.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+79.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density157/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants7
Retail Stores13

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.3 min
Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.8%

Nearby Cities

Hettinger, ND 1,141 pop · 8.5 mi Bowman, ND 1,523 pop · 30.6 mi Lemmon, SD 1,214 pop · 31.4 mi Dickinson, ND 25,216 pop · 57.2 mi Baker, MT 1,535 pop · 74.0 mi Beulah, ND 3,058 pop · 96.1 mi
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