North Dakota
Drake is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 245. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Drake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Drake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Drake is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Drake is $76,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Drake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,875 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,667 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $701 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,463 |
| Unemployment | 9.9% |
| 175% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 52 |
| County GDP | $68M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $76,700 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $85,487 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.8% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 15,039/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.6% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.2 inches |
| 52% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9227°N, 100.3744°W |
| County FIPS | 38083 |
Winner: Republican by 72.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |