At a Glance
Median Income
$68,646
$33,827 per capita
Home Value
$181,800
Zillow: $251,358
Median Rent
$625/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 1.4% (61% 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 $251,358. 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.
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 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,456
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,646
Per Capita$33,827
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$625
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$251,358
Housing Units727
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
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.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.