Renville County, North Dakota
Among the top 2% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
- top 3% for broadband access
- top 4% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 3% for airport distance
Renville County is a county in North Dakota with about 2,282 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for getting around. Standout strengths include broadband access, natural disaster risk, and park & nature access. It rates lower on commute time and airport distance.
Official websiterenvillecountynd.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.8 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 36% of US counties
Home Value$166k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$885better than 37% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 70% of US counties
Income Tax2.50%better than 80% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.22%better than 85% of US counties
Unemployment2.3%better than 90% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)11°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation18.2 in10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall53.1 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity57°Fbetter than 84% of US counties
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk1.5better than 96% of US counties
School Quality69.3better than 74% of US counties
Violent Crime850/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime486/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Community
Population2,2824th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.222nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1290th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6687th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.7%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 9% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 30% of US counties
Airport Distance474 mibetter than 3% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.4%better than 97% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.38better than 64% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Renville County an affordable place to live?
- Renville County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Renville County?
- The median home value in Renville County is $166k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Renville County?
- Median household income in Renville County is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Renville County?
- Median gross rent in Renville County is $885 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Renville County safe?
- Renville County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 850/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 486/100k.
- What is the weather like in Renville County?
- Renville County averages 68°F in July and 11°F in January, with 18.2 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Renville County?
- Public-school quality in Renville County is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Renville County?
- The average one-way commute in Renville County is 32 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)