Luverne, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 227/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $36,102 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature
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

Luverne, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$36,102 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Luverne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Luverne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Luverne residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Education

16.7% of adults in Luverne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Luverne has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$36,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$213M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,433
Housing Units17
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,084/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation1,420 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Luverne was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.