North Dakota
Cogswell is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 114. Residents earn $60,938 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cogswell receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cogswell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cogswell is $60,938, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Cogswell is $45,300, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $517 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cogswell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,938 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,206 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,227 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,176 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 191 |
| County GDP | $1,784M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,433 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.58% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $45,300 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $517 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,433 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.58% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,707/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.2 inches |
| 39% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1070°N, 97.7842°W |
| County FIPS | 38081 |
Winner: Republican by 32.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.4% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 52.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |