North Dakota
Fairdale is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 23. Residents earn $28,125 per year, which is 63% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairdale receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. 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. Fairdale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fairdale is $28,125, 63% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 40.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fairdale is $18,800, 93% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fairdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,125 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,473 |
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
| 223% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 173 |
| County GDP | $589M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,750 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 19.95% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 40.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 40.0% |
| Census Median | $18,800 |
| 93% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,750 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 19.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,632/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4900°N, 98.2312°W |
| County FIPS | 38019 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 11.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 40.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 40.0% |