Scranton, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
408 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$548 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bowman County
2
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

Bowman 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 6 43
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 7 30
Dec 0 7 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 39, ND State House District 39, ND
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Schools

Scranton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Scranton High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Bowman Co Elementary School
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bowman Co High School
13 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Dickinson State University
53 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Dawson Community College
99 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Sitting Bull College
118 miles, SE • 1 star
Black Hills State University
120 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson
53 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
122 miles, E • 1.4 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
145 miles, S • 1.4 star
Minot International Airport
170 miles, NE • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
170 miles, SW • 1 star
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