At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$23,425 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
Zillow: $217,931
Median Rent
$725/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.9% smoking rate
How Climax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Climax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Climax a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Climax residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,425. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,029 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Climax is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,931. Median rent is $725/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
28.0% of adults in Climax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Climax has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$23,425
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$725
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$217,931
Housing Units79
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation865 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Climax was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.