Dickey, ND

North Dakota

Dickey is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 42. Residents earn $61,000 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
42 Population 175/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $37,267 per capita
$82,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,000
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,500
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Dickey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population42
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$37,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$341M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation1,361 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+88.2%
School Score6.64

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries3

Is Dickey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dickey receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Dickey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dickey is $61,000, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dickey is $82,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Dickey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Dickey has a population of 42 with a density of 175 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

42
Total Population
175
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Dickey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dickey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dickey is $61,000, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Dickey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,000
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,267
Avg Weekly Wage$981
IRS Avg AGI$88,186

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)239
County GDP$341M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare15
Retail19
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dickey is $82,500, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,500
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$725
1 Bedroom$730
2 Bedrooms$873
3 Bedrooms$1,214
4 Bedrooms$1,464

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.1%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Dickey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death5,760/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access29.5%
Healthcare Facilities15

Crime Rates: Dickey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Dickey has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.5 inches
44% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,361 ft (415 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates46.5368°N, 98.4681°W
County FIPS38045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.1-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.5%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 55.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score6.64
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density175/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants14
Retail Stores19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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