North Dakota
Scranton is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 408. Residents earn $91,250 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Scranton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Scranton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Scranton is $91,250, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Scranton is $109,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Scranton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Scranton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,250 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,030 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,734 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 195 |
| County GDP | $251M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.73% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $109,700 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.73% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,433/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.1 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1495°N, 103.1430°W |
| County FIPS | 38011 |
Winner: Republican by 73.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |