Mott, ND

North Dakota

Mott is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 738. Residents earn $51,964 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
738 Population 802/sq mi density
$51,964 Median Income $36,429 per capita
$77,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,964 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,964
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,500
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Mott Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population738
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,964
Per Capita$36,429
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$152M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation2,409 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute13 min
Libraries2

Is Mott a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mott receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mott offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mott is $51,964, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mott is $77,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Mott has a population of 738 with a density of 802 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

738
Total Population
802
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mott vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mott vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mott is $51,964, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Mott vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,964
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,429
Avg Weekly Wage$956
IRS Avg AGI$84,748

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)146
County GDP$152M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare5
Retail15

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.3 min
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Mott is $77,500, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,500
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.5%

Property Tax

In Mott, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mott vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate72.0%
Premature Death6,977/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access31.1%
Healthcare Facilities5

Crime Rates: Mott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Mott has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,409 ft (734 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates46.3744°N, 102.3189°W
County FIPS38041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.2%
D 14.8%

Winner: Republican by 69.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.74
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density802/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants5
Retail Stores15

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.3 min
Work from Home10.1%

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