Towner County, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,113 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,017 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 5
Feb 0 5 10
Mar 1 5 22
Apr 1 3 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 1 2 40
Nov 1 6 24
Dec 1 7 9

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 9, ND State House District 9B, ND
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Schools

North Star High School
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
North Star Elementary School
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
Munich Elementary School
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Munich High School
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Turtle Mountain Community College
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Lake Region State College
42 miles, S • 1.9 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
55 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
42 miles, S • 1 star
Minot International Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
108 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
124 miles, S • 1 star