Porcupine, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
16.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$271 $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

Sioux 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

Sioux County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 17
Feb 0 6 21
Mar 1 8 31
Apr 1 4 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 0 6 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 18%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 31, ND State House District 31, ND
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Schools

Selfridge High School
15 miles, S • 2.8 star
Selfridge Elementary School
15 miles, S • 2.8 star
Flasher High School
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
22 miles, SE • 1 star
University of Mary
38 miles, NE • 3.2 star
United Tribes Technical College
41 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health
43 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
42 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
125 miles, E • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
140 miles, SE • 1 star
Minot International Airport
141 miles, N • 1 star
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