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Pembina, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pembina County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
583 Population 720/sq mi density
$88,523 Median Income $38,906 per capita
$133,700 Home Value $135,419 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 2,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,523 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pembina, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,523
18% above
$38,906 per capita
Home Value
$133,700
53% below
Zillow: $135,419
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Pembina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
47%
Rent
58%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pembina 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

Pembina residents earn a median household income of $88,523 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,906. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pembina is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,419. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.8% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Pembina reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,077/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Pembina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pembina has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population583
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,523
Per Capita$38,906
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,700
Rent$675
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$135,419
Housing Units240
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain22.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation791 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute9 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Pembina was founded in 1877.
The median home in Pembina was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.