North Dakota
Steele is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 742. Residents earn $63,000 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Steele receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Steele offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Steele is $63,000, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Steele is $160,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Steele 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 423 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Steele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,000 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,281 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,640 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 130 |
| County GDP | $189M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Census Median | $160,300 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,370 |
| Census Median Rent | $786 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $697 |
| 1 Bedroom | $702 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $873 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,214 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,464 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,404/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| 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 | 422.5/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 140.9/100K |
| Theft | 281.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,862 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8568°N, 99.9181°W |
| County FIPS | 38043 |
Winner: Republican by 64.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.61 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,325/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |