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Scranton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bowman County County
Scranton, ND
At a Glance
How Scranton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scranton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scranton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scranton residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,030. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 195 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scranton is $109,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,513. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Scranton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Scranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scranton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.