At a Glance
Median Income
$63,438
$34,925 per capita
Home Value
$71,000
Zillow: $179,611
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.9% smoking rate
How Lankin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lankin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lankin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lankin residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,925. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lankin is $71,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,611. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.7% of adults in Lankin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lankin has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$34,925
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,000
Rent
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$179,611
Housing Units75
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation1,332 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lankin was founded in 1905.
The median home in Lankin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.