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Lakota, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
629 Population 629/sq mi density
$63,672 Median Income $29,639 per capita
$145,700 Home Value $120,346 Zillow
$616 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,672 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakota, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,672
15% below
$29,639 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
48% below
Zillow: $120,346
Median Rent
$616/mo
47% below
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
31% below
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Lakota Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
52%
Rent
53%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakota 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

Lakota residents earn a median household income of $63,672 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,639. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakota is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,346. Median rent is $616/month, with 17.1% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Lakota reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,817/100K.

Education

27.2% of adults in Lakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakota has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population629
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,672
Per Capita$29,639
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent$616
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$120,346
Housing Units351
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

F
Violent261/100K
Property4,817/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,521 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Lakota was founded in 1883.
The median home in Lakota was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.