Washburn, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Oliver County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,434 Population 849/sq mi density
$75,729 Median Income $42,049 per capita
$226,200 Home Value $257,384 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,729 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,200 home value, $804/mo rent
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: $257,384
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 0.4% (89% 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 $257,384. 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.

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. 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 Born1.2%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,729
Per Capita$42,049
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,762

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,200
Rent$804
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$257,384
Housing Units768
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.