New Town, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
2,725 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,707 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$474 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mountrail County
1
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

Mountrail County
2
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 11
Feb 0 5 16
Mar 1 6 28
Apr 1 3 42
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 6 27
Dec 0 8 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 4, ND State House District 4A, ND
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Schools

New Town High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
New Town Middle School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
Edwin Loe Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
Parshall Elementary School
16 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Williston State College
53 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Minot State University
58 miles, E • 2.3 star
Dickinson State University
78 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Minot International Airport
59 miles, E • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
117 miles, S • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
166 miles, E • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
192 miles, SE • 1 star
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