Calvin, ND

North Dakota

Calvin is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 15. Residents earn $126,250 per year, which is 68% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15 Population 68/sq mi density
$126,250 Median Income $41,427 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
39°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,250
68% higher than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population15
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,250
Per Capita$41,427
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$589M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation1,618 ft (493 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband6.0%
Libraries1

Is Calvin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calvin receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Calvin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calvin is $126,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Calvin 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 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calvin is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Calvin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches, including 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Calvin has a population of 15 with a density of 68 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

15
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Calvin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Calvin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calvin is $126,250, which is 68% 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 16 minutes.

Income: Calvin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,250
68% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,427
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
IRS Avg AGI$114,473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)173
County GDP$589M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare9
Retail21
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Calvin is $65,000, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% 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 Units5
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
Effective Rate5.77%
Calvin 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 is 19.0 inches. The area enjoys 274 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.0 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall37.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,618 ft (493 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates48.8518°N, 98.9380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.1-point margin. 6.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access6.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants12
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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