Epping, ND

North Dakota

Epping is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 136. Residents earn $64,420 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
136 Population 368/sq mi density
$64,420 Median Income $33,143 per capita
$208,900 Home Value $347,007 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,420 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,900 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,420
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $208,900
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population136
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Largest GroupWhite 62%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,420
Per Capita$33,143
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,473M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$347,007

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation2,228 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.6%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband53.0%
Libraries3

Is Epping a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Epping receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Epping offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Epping is $64,420, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Epping is $208,900, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Epping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Epping has a population of 136 with a density of 368 people per square mile. The median age is 50.7 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.8%), with 33.1% Hispanic.

Population

136
Total Population
368
People / sq mi
50.7yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 72.1%
Female 27.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Epping vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Epping vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Epping is $64,420, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Epping vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,420
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,759
IRS Avg AGI$108,171

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,228
County GDP$7,473M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare101
Retail139
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,989
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Epping is $208,900, 26% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $347,007.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,900
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$347,007

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-Occupied90.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,989
14% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Epping, 39.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Epping vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate68.2%
Premature Death8,180/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access81.7%
Healthcare Facilities101

Crime Rates: Epping vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Epping has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.1 inches
60% below US avg
Snowfall48.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates48.2817°N, 103.3578°W
County FIPS38105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 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 68.1-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.3%
D 15.2%

Winner: Republican by 68.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+69.6%
School Test Score5.74
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density368/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants133
Retail Stores139

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

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