At a Glance
Median Income
$66,750
$48,273 per capita
Home Value
$133,300
Zillow: $283,998
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Des Lacs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Des Lacs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Des Lacs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Des Lacs residents earn a median household income of $66,750 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,273. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,723 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Des Lacs is $133,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,998. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
12.0% of adults in Des Lacs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Des Lacs has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,750
Per Capita$48,273
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$283,998
Housing Units95
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,935 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Des Lacs was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Minot International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.