Fairmount, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
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
316 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$381 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
1
Wahpeton Urban Area
1
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
4
Wahpeton Urban Area
4
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 1 7 15
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 7 30
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 9%

Schools

Fairmount Elementary School
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Fairmount High School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Campbell-Tintah Elementary
10 miles, E 3.2 star
Campbell-Tintah Secondary
10 miles, E 3.7 star

Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
40 miles, SW 1.4 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
47 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

St Francis Medical Center
16 miles, NE 3.2 star
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
30 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Hector International Airport
61 miles, N 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
97 miles, W 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
116 miles, NW 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
120 miles, E 1 star