Minot AFB, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
4,904 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
47.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$601 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,409 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ward County
3
Minot 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

Ward County
4
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 9
Feb 0 6 14
Mar 1 7 26
Apr 1 4 42
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 7 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 10%

Schools

North Plains Elementary School
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Memorial Middle School
1 miles, E 3.2 star
Dakota Elementary School
1 miles, E 3.2 star
Glenburn Elementary School
8 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Minot State University
12 miles, S 2.3 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
50 miles, E 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
60 miles, W 1 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
79 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Trinity Hospitals
13 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Minot International Airport
12 miles, S 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
114 miles, SE 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
117 miles, S 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
161 miles, SE 1 star