Cooperstown, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Griggs County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
910 Population 901/sq mi density
$51,932 Median Income $40,553 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $135,157 Zillow
$539 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,932 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $539/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cooperstown, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,932
31% below
$40,553 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $135,157
Median Rent
$539/mo
54% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Cooperstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
38%
Rent
46%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cooperstown 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

Cooperstown residents earn a median household income of $51,932 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,553. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 107 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cooperstown is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,157. Median rent is $539/month, with 21.9% 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 1963.

Education

22.7% of adults in Cooperstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cooperstown has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population910
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,932
Per Capita$40,553
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$539
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$135,157
Housing Units509
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation1,433 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute12 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Cooperstown was founded in 1882.
The median home in Cooperstown was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.