At a Glance
Median Income
$68,068
$32,010 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $226,370
Median Rent
$850/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
16.5% smoking rate
How Napoleon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Napoleon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Napoleon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Napoleon residents earn a median household income of $68,068 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,010. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Napoleon is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,370. Median rent is $850/month, with 25.0% 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 1965.
Education
23.7% of adults in Napoleon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Napoleon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population768
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,068
Per Capita$32,010
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$128M
Avg Weekly Wage$780
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$850
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$226,370
Housing Units432
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,386/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation1,957 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute11 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed219 Mbps
Did You Know?
Napoleon was founded in 1886.
The median home in Napoleon was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 219 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.