Devils Lake, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,170 Population 1,030/sq mi density
$42,755 Median Income $31,177 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $242,431 Zillow
$678 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
140 Violent Crime/100K 898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,755 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Devils Lake, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,755
43% below
$31,177 per capita
Home Value
$171,000
39% below
Zillow: $242,431
Median Rent
$678/mo
42% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Devils Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
61%
Rent
58%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Devils Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Devils Lake residents earn a median household income of $42,755 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,177. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Devils Lake is $171,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,431. Median rent is $678/month, with 24.7% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Devils Lake reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 898/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Devils Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Devils Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,170
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,755
Per Capita$31,177
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A
Home Value$171,000
Rent$678
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$242,431
Housing Units3,834
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property898/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation1,438 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Devils Lake was founded in 1882.
The median home in Devils Lake was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.