North Dakota
New Town is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 2,725. Residents earn $50,707 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Town receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. New Town has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in New Town is $50,707, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Town is $199,700, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
New Town is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 282 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.
22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
New Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches, including 34.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 83.3% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,707 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,821 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,650 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $155,750 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
| County GDP | $1,931M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,225 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $199,700 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,225 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 45.5% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,631/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Total Violent | 80.6/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 80.6/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 282.0/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 80.6/100K |
| Theft | 161.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.9 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,927 ft (587 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9891°N, 102.4883°W |
| County FIPS | 38025 |
Winner: Republican by 69.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |