Driscoll, ND

North Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Driscoll is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 52. Residents earn $43,438 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
52 Population 90/sq mi density
$43,438 Median Income $31,877 per capita
$92,800 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,800 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,438
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,800
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
22% lower than US avg

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

People

Population52
Median Age72.8 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$31,877
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$7,809M
Commute55 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,871 ft (570 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute55 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries2

Is Driscoll a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Driscoll receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Driscoll stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Driscoll is $43,438, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 55 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Driscoll is $92,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Driscoll has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Driscoll has a population of 52 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 72.8 years, 87% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

52
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
72.8yrs
Median Age
87% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71.2%
Female 28.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Driscoll vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Driscoll vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Driscoll is $43,438, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 55 minutes.

Income: Driscoll vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,438
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,877
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
IRS Avg AGI$97,875

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,390
County GDP$7,809M

Business (County)

Restaurants249
Healthcare350
Retail389
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,948
70% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time54.6 min
Drive Alone29.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Driscoll is $92,800, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,800
67% 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-Occupied87.8%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,948
70% above US avg
Effective Rate6.41%
Driscoll has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,871 ft (570 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates46.8427°N, 100.1439°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38015
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.7%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+89.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities350
Restaurants249
Retail Stores389

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute54.6 min
Drive Alone29.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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