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Fessenden, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
Fessenden, ND
At a Glance
How Fessenden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fessenden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fessenden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fessenden residents earn a median household income of $65,125 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,124. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fessenden is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,278. Median rent is $605/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Fessenden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Fessenden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fessenden has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.