Wishek, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
922 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$441 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$704 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McIntosh 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

McIntosh County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 6 17
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 1 3 43
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 6 28
Dec 0 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 8%

Schools

Wishek Elementary School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Wishek High School
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Ashley High School
17 miles, S 3.2 star
Ashley Elementary School
17 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

Sitting Bull College
55 miles, W 1 star
University of Jamestown
61 miles, NE 2.3 star
University of Mary
66 miles, NW 3.2 star

Hospitals

Airports

Jamestown Regional Airport
62 miles, NE 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
67 miles, NW 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, S 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
132 miles, NE 1 star