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Erie, ND

North Dakota

Erie is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 44. Residents earn $143,333 per year, which is 91% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
44 Population 22/sq mi density
$143,333 Median Income $49,102 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$143,333 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,333
91% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.7%
92% higher than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population44
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 59%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$143,333
Per Capita$49,102
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$634M
Commute69 min

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,134 ft (346 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+64.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute69 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries1

Is Erie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Erie receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Erie stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Erie is $143,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Erie among higher-income communities. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

Erie is a highly educated community — 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 64.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Erie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Erie has a population of 44 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 20.2 years, 48% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (59.1%), with 40.9% Hispanic.

Population

44
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
20.2yrs
Median Age
48% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Erie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Erie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Erie is $143,333, which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes.

Income: Erie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,333
91% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,102
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
IRS Avg AGI$90,113

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)412
County GDP$634M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare18
Retail37
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,990
43% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time69.2 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Erie has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.9 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.9 inches
37% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,134 ft (346 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates47.1153°N, 97.3879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 64.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.6-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 33.3%

Winner: Republican by 31.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.7%
92% above US avg
High School+64.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants27
Retail Stores37

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute69.2 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Casselton, ND 2,640 pop · 17.2 mi Mapleton, ND 1,243 pop · 22.1 mi Hillsboro, ND 1,643 pop · 25.0 mi Mayville, ND 2,050 pop · 26.6 mi West Fargo, ND 39,325 pop · 29.0 mi Fargo, ND 129,064 pop · 31.5 mi Valley City, ND 6,554 pop · 31.9 mi Horace, ND 3,964 pop · 33.4 mi Moorhead, MN 44,706 pop · 34.9 mi Dilworth, MN 4,664 pop · 36.4 mi Glyndon, MN 1,286 pop · 41.7 mi Ada, MN 1,834 pop · 42.8 mi Thompson, ND 1,092 pop · 47.4 mi Lisbon, ND 2,262 pop · 48.8 mi
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