North Dakota
South Heart is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 556. Residents earn $138,780 per year, which is 85% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Heart receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. South Heart stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Heart is $138,780, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places South Heart among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in South Heart is $333,100, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
South Heart 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.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
South Heart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. 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 | $138,780 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,180 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,873 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,566 |
| County GDP | $3,605M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,209 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.3% |
| Census Median | $333,100 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $310,033 |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,209 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,622/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| 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) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.6 inches |
| 54% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,499 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8681°N, 102.9905°W |
| County FIPS | 38089 |
Winner: Republican by 65.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.3% |