At a Glance
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $120,141
Violent Crime
261/100K
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Starkweather Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starkweather's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starkweather a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starkweather is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,141. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Starkweather 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
7.1% of adults in Starkweather hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starkweather has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,283
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$120,141
Housing Units46
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property4,817/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,500 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Starkweather was founded in 1902.
The median home in Starkweather was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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