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Sheyenne, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
217 Population 1,447/sq mi density
$46,979 Median Income $32,706 per capita
$58,200 Home Value $123,278 Zillow
$434 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,200 home value, $434/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheyenne, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,979
37% below
$32,706 per capita
Home Value
$58,200
79% below
Zillow: $123,278
Median Rent
$434/mo
63% below
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
31% below
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Sheyenne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
21%
Rent
37%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheyenne a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheyenne residents earn a median household income of $46,979 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,706. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheyenne is $58,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,278. Median rent is $434/month, with 14.6% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Sheyenne reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,817/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Sheyenne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheyenne has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population217
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$32,706
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,200
Rent$434
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$123,278
Housing Units139
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

F
Violent261/100K
Property4,817/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,476 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Sheyenne was founded in 1883.
The median home in Sheyenne was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.