Grafton, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,128 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,184 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$606 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Walsh County
2
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

Walsh County
4
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 6
Feb 1 5 12
Mar 1 5 25
Apr 1 2 42
May 3 0 55
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 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 19, ND State House District 19, ND
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Schools

Grafton High School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Grafton Junior High School
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of North Dakota
37 miles, S • 3.2 star
University of Minnesota-Crookston
56 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Pembina County Memorial Hospital
28 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Hector International Airport
107 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
118 miles, SW • 1 star
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