Leith, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grant County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15 Population 12/sq mi density
$47,000 Median Income $34,013 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Leith, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,000
37% below
$34,013 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Leith Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leith a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leith residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,013. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Education

18.2% of adults in Leith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leith has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$34,013
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$104M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership25.0%
Zillow$129,410
Housing Units21
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation2,348 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Leith was founded in 1910.
The median home in Leith was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.