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Gascoyne, ND

North Dakota

Gascoyne is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 15. Residents earn $118,750 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
15 Population 15/sq mi density
$118,750 Median Income $22,260 per capita
$225,000 Home Value
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,750
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
8% higher than US avg

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

People

Population15
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$22,260
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$251M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6
Rent Burden17.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,763 ft (842 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute41 min
Broadband4.0%
Libraries1

Is Gascoyne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gascoyne receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Gascoyne stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gascoyne is $118,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Gascoyne among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gascoyne is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Gascoyne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Gascoyne has a population of 15 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 19.5 years, 50% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

15
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
19.5yrs
Median Age
50% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.3%
Female 66.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Gascoyne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gascoyne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gascoyne is $118,750, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Gascoyne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,750
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$22,260
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$81,734

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
8% above US avg
Establishments (County)195
County GDP$251M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare16
Retail23
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,000
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gascoyne is $225,000, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units6
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,000
14% below US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
Gascoyne has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches. The area enjoys 273 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.1 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall48.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,763 ft (842 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates46.1190°N, 103.0788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73.1-point margin. 4.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.9%
D 12.9%

Winner: Republican by 73.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score5.74
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access4.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants13
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Bowman, ND 1,523 pop · 16.2 mi Hettinger, ND 1,141 pop · 22.7 mi Lemmon, SD 1,214 pop · 45.8 mi Dickinson, ND 25,216 pop · 55.1 mi Baker, MT 1,535 pop · 59.6 mi
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