At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$31,392 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $170,660
Median Rent
$625/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
2,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Max Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Max's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Max a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Max residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,392. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Max is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,660. Median rent is $625/month, with 12.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Max reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,531/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Max hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Max has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,392
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$625
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$170,660
Housing Units100
Rent Burden12.5%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property2,531/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,123 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Max was founded in 1906.
The median home in Max was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Minot International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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