Dahlen, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 9/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Bike-Friendly. Biking is convenient and safe for most trips, with good infrastructure and reasonable access to key destinations.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
25 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$126,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$633 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nelson 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

Nelson County
2
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 7
Feb 0 6 12
Mar 1 6 24
Apr 1 2 41
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 2 43
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 8 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 29, ND State House District 29, ND
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Schools

Fordville-Lankin Elementary School
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
Dakota Prairie High School
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Park River Elementary School
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of North Dakota
43 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Lake Region State College
43 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
38 miles, SE • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
45 miles, W • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
92 miles, SW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
100 miles, S • 1.4 star
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