Luverne, ND

North Dakota

Luverne is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 59. Residents earn $88,750 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 227/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $36,102 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,750
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.3%
169% higher than US avg

How Luverne Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$36,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$213M
Commute17 min

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,420 ft (433 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband18.0%

Is Luverne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Luverne receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Luverne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Luverne is $88,750, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 33.3% 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.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Luverne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches, including 34.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Luverne has a population of 59 with a density of 227 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

59
Total Population
227
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61%
Female 39%

Race & Ethnicity

Luverne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Luverne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Luverne is $88,750, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Luverne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,750
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,102
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$102,381

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate33.3%
169% above US avg
Establishments (County)84
County GDP$213M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Retail7
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

Luverne has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.9 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall34.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,420 ft (433 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates47.2514°N, 97.9348°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.4-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 25.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+70.0%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.74
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density227/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Restaurants6
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

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