North Dakota
Medina is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 242. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Medina receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Medina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Medina is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Medina is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $598 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Medina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,962 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,640 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 130 |
| County GDP | $189M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $75,000 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $598 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,404/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.9 inches |
| 45% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,803 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8938°N, 99.2999°W |
| County FIPS | 38043 |
Winner: Republican by 64.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |