Rugby, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pierce County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,555 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$50,580 Median Income $37,488 per capita
$147,800 Home Value $205,232 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
41 Violent Crime/100K 700 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,580 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rugby, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,580
33% below
$37,488 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
48% below
Zillow: $205,232
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Rugby Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
52%
Rent
71%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rugby 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

Rugby residents earn a median household income of $50,580 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rugby is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,232. Median rent is $829/month, with 35.2% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Rugby reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 700/100K.

Education

31.2% of adults in Rugby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rugby has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,555
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,580
Per Capita$37,488
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$829
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$205,232
Housing Units1,378
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property700/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,691/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain21.0 in/yr
Elevation1,541 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute11 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rugby was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.