At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$19,764 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $236,225
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.7% smoking rate
How Ryder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ryder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ryder a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ryder residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,764. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ryder is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,225. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
2.2% of adults in Ryder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ryder has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$19,764
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$236,225
Housing Units64
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation2,100 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute37 min
Broadband55.8%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Ryder was founded in 1906.
The median home in Ryder was built in 1942.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minot International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.