Fort Totten, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
930 Population 108/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $7,100 per capita
$363 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Totten, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,750
62% below
$7,100 per capita
Median Rent
$363/mo
69% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
59.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
28.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Fort Totten Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Totten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Rent
31%
Poverty
478%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Totten a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Totten residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $7,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 59.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Fort Totten hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Totten has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population930
Median Age14.3 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$7,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty59.3%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$363
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$238,203
Housing Units183
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking28.7%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death4,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation1,554 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute10 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Totten was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.