Ross, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mountrail County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
161 Population 555/sq mi density
$81,328 Median Income $32,871 per capita
$1,358 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,328 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ross, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,328
8% above
$32,871 per capita
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
17% above
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

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)

Income
108%
Rent
117%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
306%
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.