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Garrison, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,456 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$68,646 Median Income $33,827 per capita
$181,800 Home Value $236,225 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,646 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrison, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,646
9% below
$33,827 per capita
Home Value
$181,800
36% below
Zillow: $236,225
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
64%
Rent
54%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garrison residents earn a median household income of $68,646 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,827. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garrison is $181,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,225. Median rent is $625/month, with 28.9% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Garrison reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 209/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garrison has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,456
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,646
Per Capita$33,827
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$625
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$236,225
Housing Units727
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property209/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,092/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,917 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Garrison was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Minot International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.