North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Northwood is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 941. Residents earn $76,875 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northwood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Northwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northwood is $76,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Northwood is $200,500, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Northwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 524 per 100,000, 73% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Northwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,875 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,621 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,145 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,164 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,774 |
| County GDP | $5,920M |
| Restaurants | 198 |
| Healthcare | 185 |
| Retail | 274 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.60% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $200,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,850 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.60% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 185 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 523.6/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 209.4/100K |
| Theft | 314.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7314°N, 97.5652°W |
| County FIPS | 38035 |
Winner: Republican by 18.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 185 |
| Restaurants | 198 |
| Retail Stores | 274 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |