Oxbow, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
361 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
92.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$172,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$582,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,220 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$631 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
96.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
4
Fargo 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

Cass County
5
Fargo Metro Area
5
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 9
Feb 1 7 14
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 10 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 11%

Schools

Horace Elementary School
8 miles, N 3.7 star
Fargo Davies High School
8 miles, NE 3.2 star
Kindred Elementary School
9 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Rasmussen College-North Dakota
13 miles, N 1.4 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
14 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Essentia Health
12 miles, N 4.1 star
Prairie St Johns
14 miles, NE
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
15 miles, NE 2.3 star
St Francis Medical Center
28 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Hector International Airport
18 miles, NE 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
90 miles, NW 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
106 miles, E 1 star