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Lankin, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Walsh County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
113 Population 390/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $34,925 per capita
$71,000 Home Value $179,611 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 2,790 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lankin, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,438
16% below
$34,925 per capita
Home Value
$71,000
75% below
Zillow: $179,611
Violent Crime
254/100K
33% below
2,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lankin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Lankin reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,790/100K.

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. 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

Population113
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent254/100K
Property2,790/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,772/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband61.0%
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.