North Dakota
Medora is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 150. Residents earn $68,906 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Medora receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Medora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Medora is $68,906, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Medora is $172,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $627 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Medora is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 746 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Medora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,906 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,681 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,174 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 89 |
| County GDP | $118M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Commute Time | 6.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $172,900 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $627 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.1% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.5% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 746.3/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 746.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.8 inches |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,272 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9113°N, 103.5265°W |
| County FIPS | 38033 |
Winner: Republican by 73.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.2% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 6.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |