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Great Bend, ND

North Dakota

Great Bend is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 28. Residents earn $59,750 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
28 Population 50/sq mi density
$59,750 Median Income $41,143 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,750
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.8%
42% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

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

People

Population28
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$41,143
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,478M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation975 ft (297 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband15.0%
Libraries2

Is Great Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Great Bend receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Great Bend stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Great Bend is $59,750, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Great Bend is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Great Bend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Great Bend has a population of 28 with a density of 50 people per square mile. The median age is 53.8 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.6%), with 21.4% Hispanic.

Population

28
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
53.8yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.3%
Female 35.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Great Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Great Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Great Bend is $59,750, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Great Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,750
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,143
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
IRS Avg AGI$84,658

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)704
County GDP$1,478M

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare48
Retail71
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,825
38% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Bend is $65,000, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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 Units23
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,825
38% above US avg
Effective Rate7.42%
Great Bend has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area enjoys 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates46.1546°N, 96.8010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.9-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68%
D 30.2%

Winner: Republican by 37.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.8%
42% above US avg
High School+95.7%
Graduate Degree+7.1%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density50/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants43
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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