North Dakota
Kulm is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 476. Residents earn $69,318 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kulm receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kulm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kulm is $69,318, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Kulm is $71,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kulm is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kulm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,318 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,409 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $981 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,186 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 239 |
| County GDP | $341M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $71,000 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.1% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,760/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.2 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,970 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3019°N, 98.9466°W |
| County FIPS | 38045 |
Winner: Republican by 55.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,253/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |