North Dakota
Lankin is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 113. Residents earn $63,438 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lankin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Lankin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lankin is $63,438, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lankin is $71,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% 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.
Lankin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,438 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,100 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,292 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 519 |
| County GDP | $1,027M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,643 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.54% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $71,000 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,643 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.54% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,772/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3147°N, 97.9203°W |
| County FIPS | 38099 |
Winner: Republican by 45.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |