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Solen, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Emmons County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
85 Population 258/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $12,378 per capita
$20,800 Home Value $304,388 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 852 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$20,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Solen, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,250
65% below
$12,378 per capita
Home Value
$20,800
93% below
Zillow: $304,388
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
28.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Solen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
7%
Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Solen a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Solen residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Solen is $20,800 , 93% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,388. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Solen reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 852/100K.

Education

2.1% of adults in Solen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Solen has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population85
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$12,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$20,800
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$304,388
Housing Units35
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property852/100K

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking28.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,678 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Solen was founded in 1910.
The median home in Solen was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.