Prairie Rose, ND

North Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Prairie Rose is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 50. Residents earn $123,750 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
50 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$123,750 Median Income $40,090 per capita
$361,100 Home Value
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$361,100 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,750
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $361,100
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.3%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Prairie Rose Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population50
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,750
Per Capita$40,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$361,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units15

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute39 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries3

Is Prairie Rose a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Prairie Rose receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Prairie Rose stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Prairie Rose is $123,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Prairie Rose among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Prairie Rose is $361,100, 28% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Prairie Rose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Prairie Rose has a population of 50 with a density of 1,250 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%).

Population

50
Total Population
1,250
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Prairie Rose vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Prairie Rose vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prairie Rose is $123,750, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Prairie Rose vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,750
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,090
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$72,991

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,520
County GDP$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare178
Retail148
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.2 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Prairie Rose is $361,100, 28% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$361,100
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.4%
Housing Units15
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Rate1.36%
Prairie Rose has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches
36% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,250/sq mi
Coordinates46.8171°N, 96.8354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.3%
1% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+22.2%
School Test Score5.74
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,250/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities178
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.2 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Nearby Cities

Fargo, ND 129,064 pop · 3.3 mi West Fargo, ND 39,325 pop · 4.3 mi Moorhead, MN 44,706 pop · 5.4 mi Horace, ND 3,964 pop · 5.5 mi Dilworth, MN 4,664 pop · 7.8 mi Mapleton, ND 1,243 pop · 11.5 mi Glyndon, MN 1,286 pop · 12.7 mi Casselton, ND 2,640 pop · 18.6 mi Barnesville, MN 2,757 pop · 22.9 mi Hawley, MN 2,086 pop · 24.7 mi Ada, MN 1,834 pop · 36.5 mi Wahpeton, ND 7,996 pop · 39.1 mi Pelican Rapids, MN 2,589 pop · 39.4 mi Breckenridge, MN 3,369 pop · 39.9 mi
Compare Prairie Rose with another city: