North Dakota
Fessenden is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 477. Residents earn $65,125 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fessenden receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Fessenden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fessenden is $65,125, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fessenden is $73,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $605 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fessenden is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fessenden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,125 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,996 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 207 |
| County GDP | $444M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Commute Time | 11.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $73,300 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $605 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,966/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.3 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,613 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6493°N, 99.6270°W |
| County FIPS | 38103 |
Winner: Republican by 62.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 11.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |