At a Glance
Median Income
$63,929
$23,088 per capita
Violent Crime
241/100K
1,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
274 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Earth a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 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 7.3% (103% 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.
Safety & Crime
White Earth reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,626/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population85
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$23,088
Unemployment7.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property1,626/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death18,736/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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%
Broadband34.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.