At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$13,865 per capita
Median Rent
$771/mo
12.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
3,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
31.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Porcupine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porcupine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Porcupine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Porcupine residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,865. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Porcupine reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,007/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Porcupine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porcupine has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age16.7 yrs
Density680/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$13,865
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$771
Ownership36.1%
Zillow$336,537
Housing Units44
Rent Burden12.1%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property3,007/100K
Health
Obesity48.0%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking31.0%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death35,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,800 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score1.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute47 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Porcupine was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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