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Dunn Center, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dunn County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
366 Population 938/sq mi density
$96,042 Median Income $34,225 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $268,307 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
671 Violent Crime/100K 959 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$96,042 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
671 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunn Center, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,042
28% above
$34,225 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
48% below
Zillow: $268,307
Median Rent
$972/mo
16% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
671/100K
77% above
959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Dunn Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
52%
Rent
84%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
177%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunn Center a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunn Center residents earn a median household income of $96,042 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,225. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunn Center is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,307. Median rent is $972/month, with 14.7% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Dunn Center reports 671 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 959/100K.

Education

2.3% of adults in Dunn Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunn Center has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population366
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,042
Per Capita$34,225
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,650

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$972
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$268,307
Housing Units155
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

F
Violent671/100K
Property959/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,177 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Dunn Center was founded in 1914.
The median home in Dunn Center was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.