At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$31,501 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
Zillow: $237,879
Median Rent
$711/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
24.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parshall a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population957
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$31,501
Unemployment1.2%
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%
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.