North Dakota
Elgin is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 654. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elgin receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Elgin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elgin is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elgin is $111,400, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Elgin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,735 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,151 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
| County GDP | $104M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $111,400 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $649 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,581/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,353 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4015°N, 101.8474°W |
| County FIPS | 38037 |
Winner: Republican by 66.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |