Killdeer, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dunn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
879 Population 475/sq mi density
$89,583 Median Income $45,299 per capita
$271,900 Home Value $277,899 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
334 Violent Crime/100K 1,782 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,583 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,900 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
334 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Killdeer, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,583
19% above
$45,299 per capita
Home Value
$271,900
4% below
Zillow: $277,899
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
334/100K
12% below
1,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Killdeer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
96%
Rent
73%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Killdeer a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Killdeer residents earn a median household income of $89,583 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,299. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Killdeer is $271,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,899. Median rent is $848/month, with 22.3% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Killdeer reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,782/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Killdeer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Killdeer has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population879
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,583
Per Capita$45,299
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,650

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,900
Rent$848
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$277,899
Housing Units455
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent334/100K
Property1,782/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,237 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Killdeer was built in 1973.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.