White Shield, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
277 Population 73/sq mi density
$65,750 Median Income $29,079 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $236,095 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,750 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $533/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

White Shield, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,750
13% below
$29,079 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $236,095
Median Rent
$533/mo
54% below
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How White Shield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
71%
Rent
46%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Shield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Shield residents earn a median household income of $65,750 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,079. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Shield is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,095. Median rent is $533/month, with 10.0% 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 1982.

Education

27.6% of adults in White Shield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Shield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population277
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,750
Per Capita$29,079
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$533
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$236,095
Housing Units100
Rent Burden10.0%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,092/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation1,992 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in White Shield was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Minot International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.