North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
North River is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 67. Residents earn $156,250 per year, which is 108% above the national average.
Based on current data, North River receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. North River stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in North River is $156,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 108% above $75,149. This places North River among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in North River is $363,600, 29% above the national median. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
North River is a highly educated community — 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
North River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $156,250 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,637 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,991 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 178 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $363,600 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,319/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.0 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9505°N, 96.8033°W |
| County FIPS | 27027 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.2% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 22.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |