At a Glance
Median Income
$65,571
$22,116 per capita
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Minot AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minot AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minot AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minot AFB residents earn a median household income of $65,571 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,116. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,723 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.
Education
31.7% of adults in Minot AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minot AFB has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,904
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans24.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,571
Per Capita$22,116
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,413
Ownership0.4%
Zillow$283,998
Housing Units1,564
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,628 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute12 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Minot AFB was founded in 1957.
The median home in Minot AFB was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Minot International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.