Dunseith, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bottineau County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
853 Population 853/sq mi density
$51,004 Median Income $18,116 per capita
$49,300 Home Value $238,344 Zillow
$517 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
166 Violent Crime/100K 1,658 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,004 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,300 home value, $517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunseith, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,004
32% below
$18,116 per capita
Home Value
$49,300
83% below
Zillow: $238,344
Median Rent
$517/mo
56% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
1,658/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.8%
58% above
26.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Dunseith Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
17%
Rent
44%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunseith a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunseith residents earn a median household income of $51,004 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,116. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunseith is $49,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,344. Median rent is $517/month, with 18.9% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Dunseith reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,658/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Dunseith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunseith has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population853
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,004
Per Capita$18,116
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,300
Rent$517
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$238,344
Housing Units325
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent166/100K
Property1,658/100K

Health

Obesity50.8%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death5,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation1,705 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Dunseith was founded in 1884.
The median home in Dunseith was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Minot International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.