At a Glance
Median Income
$81,328
$32,871 per capita
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.4% smoking rate
How Ross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ross 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
Ross residents earn a median household income of $81,328 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,871. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 529 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Education
4.7% of adults in Ross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ross has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,328
Per Capita$32,871
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,493
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,358
Ownership4.6%
Zillow$237,879
Housing Units92
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death18,736/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation2,299 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ross was founded in 1902.
The median home in Ross was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.