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Washburn, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Oliver County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,434 Population 849/sq mi density
$75,729 Median Income $42,049 per capita
$226,200 Home Value $241,275 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 3,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,729 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,200 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Washburn, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,729
1% above
$42,049 per capita
Home Value
$226,200
20% below
Zillow: $241,275
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
32% below
3,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
80%
Rent
69%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washburn 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

Washburn residents earn a median household income of $75,729 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,049. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washburn is $226,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,275. Median rent is $804/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Washburn reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,007/100K.

Education

23.5% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washburn has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,434
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density849/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,729
Per Capita$42,049
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,762

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,200
Rent$804
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$241,275
Housing Units768
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent257/100K
Property3,007/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,686/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,837 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Washburn was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.