McIntosh County, North Dakota
Among the top 4% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 1% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for airport distance
McIntosh County is a county in North Dakota with about 2,529 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and monthly rent. It rates lower on annual snowfall and airport distance.
Official websitemcintoshnd.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.1 in0.5 in
humid 53%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 47% of US counties
Home Value$83k4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$605better than 93% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.90%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax1.61%better than 81% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.11%better than 91% of US counties
Unemployment0.5%better than 99% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation20.2 in13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.9 inbetter than 17% of US counties
Sunny Days248 daysbetter than 62% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 74% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk35.2better than 63% of US counties
School Quality82.5better than 84% of US counties
Violent Crime457/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Property Crime801/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Community
Population2,5295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age53.697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1322nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6384th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time11 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 78% of US counties
Airport Distance313 mibetter than 6% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.0%better than 27% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.95better than 61% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 44% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is McIntosh County an affordable place to live?
- McIntosh County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McIntosh County?
- The median home value in McIntosh County is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McIntosh County?
- Median household income in McIntosh County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McIntosh County?
- Median gross rent in McIntosh County is $605 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McIntosh County safe?
- McIntosh County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 457/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 801/100k.
- What is the weather like in McIntosh County?
- McIntosh County averages 71°F in July and 13°F in January, with 20.2 in of annual precipitation and about 248 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McIntosh County?
- Public-school quality in McIntosh County is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in McIntosh County?
- The average one-way commute in McIntosh County is 11 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)