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Sibley, ND

North Dakota

Sibley is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 19. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
19 Population 380/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $31,889 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,500 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Sibley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,889
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$213M
Commute85 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units39

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute85 min
Broadband10.0%

Is Sibley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sibley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Sibley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sibley is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 85 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sibley is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sibley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches, including 34.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Sibley has a population of 19 with a density of 380 people per square mile. The median age is 63.6 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 5.3% Hispanic.

Population

19
Total Population
380
People / sq mi
63.6yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 42.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sibley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sibley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sibley is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 85 minutes.

Income: Sibley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,889
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$102,381

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)84
County GDP$213M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Retail7
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time85.0 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sibley is $162,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units39
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Sibley has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.9 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall34.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates47.2186°N, 97.9653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.4-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 25.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density380/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
Restaurants6
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute85.0 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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