At a Glance
Median Income
$75,833
$27,854 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $142,693
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
36.4% smoking rate
How Fort Yates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Yates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Yates 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 Yates residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,854. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Yates is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,693. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
31.4% of adults in Fort Yates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Yates has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2,367/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$27,854
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$142,693
Housing Units54
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking36.4%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death10,037/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation1,632 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute13 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Fort Yates was founded in 1903.
The median home in Fort Yates was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.