Minot, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
47,922 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,431 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$639 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$837 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 8 9
Feb 0 5 14
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 4 41
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 3 42
Nov 1 6 27
Dec 1 8 12

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 3, ND State House District 3, ND
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Schools

Sunnyside Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Roosevelt Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Central Campus School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Minot State University
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
56 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
58 miles, W • 1 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
83 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trinity Hospitals
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Minot International Airport
2 miles, N • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
104 miles, S • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
109 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
151 miles, SE • 1 star
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