Ward County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
69,232 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,273 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$259,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$637 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$888 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Minot Metro Area
3
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

Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 9
Feb 0 5 14
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 3 41
May 2 1 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 2 42
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 7 12

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 38, ND State House District 38, ND
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Schools

Des Lacs-Burlington High School
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
Dakota Memorial High School
8 miles, E • 1 star
Bel Air Elementary School
10 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Minot State University
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
46 miles, W • 1 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
66 miles, E • 1.9 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
94 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trinity Hospitals
12 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Minot International Airport
12 miles, E • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
106 miles, S • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
121 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
160 miles, SE • 1 star
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