Morton County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
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 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
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
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
33,479 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,483 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$249,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$885 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bismarck Metro Area
3
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

Bismarck Metro Area
5
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 13
Feb 0 6 18
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 1 4 43
May 2 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 1 6 29
Dec 0 7 16

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 70%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 36, ND State House District 36, ND
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Schools

New Salem-Almont High School
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
Prairie View Elementary School
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
Sweet Briar School
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Flasher High School
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bismarck State College
25 miles, E • 2.8 star
University of Mary
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
26 miles, E • 2.3 star
Chi St Alexius Health
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
27 miles, E • 1.4 star
Minot International Airport
107 miles, NE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
125 miles, E • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
148 miles, E • 1 star
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