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Richardton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Stark County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
761 Population 343/sq mi density
$69,844 Median Income $44,444 per capita
$188,900 Home Value $236,686 Zillow
$576 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
231 Violent Crime/100K 2,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,844 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $576/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Richardton, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,844
7% below
$44,444 per capita
Home Value
$188,900
33% below
Zillow: $236,686
Median Rent
$576/mo
50% below
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
39% below
2,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Richardton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
67%
Rent
50%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richardton 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

Richardton residents earn a median household income of $69,844 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,444. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,566 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richardton is $188,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,686. Median rent is $576/month, with 37.9% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Richardton reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,989/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Richardton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richardton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population761
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,844
Per Capita$44,444
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,900
Rent$576
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$236,686
Housing Units412
Rent Burden37.9%

Crime

F
Violent231/100K
Property2,989/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,622/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,459 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Richardton was founded in 1883.
The median home in Richardton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.