Mekinock Township, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
2,305 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$404,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
12.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Forks County
3
Grand Forks Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Forks County
5
Grand Forks Metro Area
4
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 6
Feb 0 7 12
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 2 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 9 10

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 11%

Schools

Nathan Twining Elementary School
3 miles, SE 4.1 star
Nathan Twining Middle School
3 miles, SE 3.2 star
Emerado Elementary School
5 miles, S 2.3 star

Colleges

University of North Dakota
17 miles, SE 3.2 star
Mayville State University
33 miles, S 2.3 star

Hospitals

Altru Hospital
17 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
12 miles, SE 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
69 miles, NW 1 star
Hector International Airport
78 miles, S 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
93 miles, SW 1 star