Ramsey County, North Dakota
Among the top 6% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 2% for unemployment
- bottom 5% for airport distance
Ramsey County is a county in North Dakota with about 12,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, unemployment, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and airport distance.
Official websiteco.ramsey.nd.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.3 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$40kbetter than 99% of US counties
Home Value$193k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$663better than 86% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax2.50%better than 80% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.75%better than 79% of US counties
Unemployment0.8%better than 98% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)7°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation20.1 in13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.1 inbetter than 20% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity57°Fbetter than 83% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.3better than 80% of US counties
School Quality59.4better than 59% of US counties
Violent Crime1597/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Property Crime2639/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Community
Population11,61326th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.9%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)13.3%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US counties
Walkability7.6/20better than 83% of US counties
Airport Distance350 mibetter than 5% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.4%better than 39% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 25% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ramsey County an affordable place to live?
- Ramsey County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $40k, better than 99% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Ramsey County?
- The median home value in Ramsey County is $193k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Ramsey County?
- Median household income in Ramsey County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Ramsey County?
- Median gross rent in Ramsey County is $663 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Ramsey County safe?
- Ramsey County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1597/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2639/100k.
- What is the weather like in Ramsey County?
- Ramsey County averages 69°F in July and 7°F in January, with 20.1 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Ramsey County?
- Public-school quality in Ramsey County is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Ramsey County?
- The average one-way commute in Ramsey County is 17 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)