Cogswell, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
114 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$45,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$517 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sargent County
1
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sargent County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 10
Feb 1 6 16
Mar 1 6 27
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 6 29
Dec 1 6 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 28, ND State House District 28, ND
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Schools

Sargent Central Elementary School
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Sargent Central High School
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
North Sargent High School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
North Sargent Elementary School
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
51 miles, S • 1.4 star
Presentation College
55 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Northern State University
56 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Oakes Community Hospital
15 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Lisbon Area Health Services
23 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
55 miles, SW • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
71 miles, N • 1 star
Hector International Airport
73 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Grand Forks International Airport
130 miles, NE • 1 star
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