White Earth, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mountrail County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
85 Population 57/sq mi density
$63,929 Median Income $23,088 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 12.5% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

White Earth, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,929
15% below
$23,088 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How White Earth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Earth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Earth residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,088. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 529 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Education

15.7% of adults in White Earth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Earth has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population85
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$23,088
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,493

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$255,872
Housing Units35
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death18,736/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation2,088 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

White Earth was founded in 1888.
The median home in White Earth was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.