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Parshall, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dunn County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
957 Population 270/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $31,501 per capita
$121,700 Home Value $237,879 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 282 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,700 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parshall, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$31,501 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
57% below
Zillow: $237,879
Median Rent
$711/mo
39% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
79% below
282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Parshall Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Parshall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
43%
Rent
61%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parshall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parshall residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,501. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parshall is $121,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,879. Median rent is $711/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Parshall reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 282/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Parshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parshall has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population957
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$31,501
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$1,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,650

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,700
Rent$711
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$237,879
Housing Units561
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property282/100K

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,977 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Parshall was founded in 1914.
The median home in Parshall was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Minot International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.