Lidgerwood, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sargent County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
673 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$49,750 Median Income $31,978 per capita
$81,100 Home Value $130,585 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $697/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lidgerwood, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,750
34% below
$31,978 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
71% below
Zillow: $130,585
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Lidgerwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
29%
Rent
60%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lidgerwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lidgerwood residents earn a median household income of $49,750 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,978. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lidgerwood is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,585. Median rent is $697/month, with 19.8% 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 1959.

Education

19.9% of adults in Lidgerwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lidgerwood has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population673
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$31,978
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent$697
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$130,585
Housing Units426
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Lidgerwood was founded in 1886.
The median home in Lidgerwood was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Hector International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.