Median Income $66,250

12% lower than US avg

Home Value $52,500

81% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 15.3%

55% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.5%

7% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.4%

81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population84

Median Age35.8 yrs

Density300/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans60.0%

Economy

Median Income$66,250

Per Capita$29,156

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty2.4%

County GDP$1,016M

Commute11 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$52,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units100

Health

Obesity34.5%

Uninsured7.0%

Smoking14.3%

Depression21.1%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain18.7 in/yr

Sunny Days273/yr

Elevation2,055 ft (626 m)

Education

Bachelor's+15.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%

Commute11 min

Broadband30.0%

Libraries7

Is Douglas a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Douglas is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Douglas is $52,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Douglas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Douglas has a population of 84 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 4.8% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

300

People / sq mi

35.8yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%

Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Douglas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Douglas is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Douglas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$66,250
	12% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,156
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,324
IRS Avg AGI	$88,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.4%
	81% below US avg
Establishments (County)	392
County GDP	$1,016M

Business (County)

Restaurants	21
Healthcare	21
Retail	33
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,850
	10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	7.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	10.9 min
Drive Alone	84.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Douglas is $52,500, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$52,500
	81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$769
1 Bedroom	$795
2 Bedrooms	$965
3 Bedrooms	$1,297
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	70.0%
Housing Units	100
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,850
	10% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.33%

In Douglas, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.3% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.5%
	7% above US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.3%
	2% above US avg
Binge Drinking	22.4%
Physical Inactivity	21.8%
Depression	21.1%
Mental Distress	15.4%
Physical Distress	11.4%
Short Sleep	39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.9%
Uninsured	7.0%
	19% below US avg
Checkup Rate	72.1%
Dental Visits	68.0%
Premature Death	10,092/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	38.7%
Healthcare Facilities	21

Douglas has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.7 inches. The area enjoys 273 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	40.5°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	18.7 inches
	51% below US avg
Snowfall	49.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,055 ft (626 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	300/sq mi
Coordinates	47.8577°N, 101.5019°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	38055

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.1-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%

D 20.3%

Winner: Republican by 58.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	15.3%
	55% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.74

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	300/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	30.0%
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	21
Restaurants	21
Retail Stores	33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	10.9 min
Drive Alone	84.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.2%

Douglas, ND

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Douglas a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Douglas vs U.S. Average

Income: Douglas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities