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Carrington, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,171 Population 916/sq mi density
$65,469 Median Income $38,140 per capita
$141,800 Home Value $197,375 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
51 Violent Crime/100K 455 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,469 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrington, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,469
13% below
$38,140 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
50% below
Zillow: $197,375
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
87% below
455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Carrington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
50%
Rent
64%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrington 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

Carrington residents earn a median household income of $65,469 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,140. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carrington is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,375. Median rent is $743/month, with 32.1% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Carrington reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 455/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

30.9% of adults in Carrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carrington has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°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

Population2,171
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,469
Per Capita$38,140
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$743
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property455/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary152/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,585 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute13 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Carrington was founded in 1883.
The median home in Carrington was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.