Fingal, ND

North Dakota

Fingal is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 179. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 426/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $36,908 per capita
$59,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,800 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,800
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

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

People

Population179
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$36,908
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$387M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Elevation1,280 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries2

Is Fingal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fingal receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fingal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fingal is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fingal is $59,800, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Fingal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Fingal has a population of 179 with a density of 426 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.9%), with 34.1% Hispanic.

Population

179
Total Population
426
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 31.3%
Female 68.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fingal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fingal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fingal is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Fingal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,908
Avg Weekly Wage$956
IRS Avg AGI$77,955

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)259
County GDP$387M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare31
Retail24
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,800
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Fingal is $59,800, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,800
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,800
9% above US avg
Effective Rate6.35%
In Fingal, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fingal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.8%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate70.7%
Premature Death7,447/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access63.6%
Healthcare Facilities31

Crime Rates: Fingal vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Fingal has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.6 inches
38% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates46.7625°N, 97.7932°W
County FIPS38073
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.2-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.1%
D 35%

Winner: Republican by 28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.74
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density426/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants19
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Work from Home5.4%

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