At a Glance
Median Income
$53,333
$35,465 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $133,696
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Towner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Towner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Towner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Towner residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,465. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 242 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Towner is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,696. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
21.2% of adults in Towner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Towner has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population466
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$35,465
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$133,696
Housing Units275
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation1,475 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Towner was founded in 1886.
The median home in Towner was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Minot International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.