Fessenden, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
477 Population 1,084/sq mi density
$65,125 Median Income $37,124 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $123,278 Zillow
$605 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,125 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $605/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fessenden, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,125
13% below
$37,124 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
74% below
Zillow: $123,278
Median Rent
$605/mo
48% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
26%
Rent
52%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fessenden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.4% (89% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population477
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,125
Per Capita$37,124
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$605
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$123,278
Housing Units345
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation1,613 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute11 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Fessenden was founded in 1893.
The median home in Fessenden was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.