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Pekin, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Nelson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
61 Population 244/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $23,939 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $120,346 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pekin, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$23,939 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $120,346
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
11.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
31% below
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
21%
Rent
71%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pekin residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,939. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pekin is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,346. Median rent is $825/month, with 11.3% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Pekin reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,817/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pekin has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population61
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$23,939
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$825
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$120,346
Housing Units46
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

F
Violent261/100K
Property4,817/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,163/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,471 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Pekin was founded in 1906.
The median home in Pekin was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.