At a Glance
Median Income
$80,625
$32,003 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $171,055
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.5% smoking rate
How Neche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neche 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
Neche residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,003. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neche is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,055. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
19.6% of adults in Neche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neche has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population355
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$32,003
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units135
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation830 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Neche was founded in 1882.
The median home in Neche was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.