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Medora, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Golden Valley County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
150 Population 385/sq mi density
$68,906 Median Income $33,681 per capita
$172,900 Home Value $241,992 Zillow
$627 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,906 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,900 home value, $627/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Medora, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,906
8% below
$33,681 per capita
Home Value
$172,900
39% below
Zillow: $241,992
Median Rent
$627/mo
46% below
14.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
16% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Medora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
61%
Rent
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Medora a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Medora residents earn a median household income of $68,906 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,681. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Medora is $172,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,992. Median rent is $627/month, with 14.1% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Medora reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

28.2% of adults in Medora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Medora has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population150
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,906
Per Capita$33,681
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,900
Rent$627
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$241,992
Housing Units133
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,272 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute6 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Medora was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.