At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$20,409 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $153,393
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.1% smoking rate
How Outlook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Outlook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Outlook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Outlook residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,409. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Outlook is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,393. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
41.2% of adults in Outlook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Outlook has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$20,409
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$241M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$153,393
Housing Units26
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,226/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation2,341 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Outlook was built in 1990.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.523 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.