Rolette County, North Dakota
Among the top 19% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
- top 1% for monthly rent
- top 4% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for airport distance
Rolette County is a county in North Dakota with about 12,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include monthly rent, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on amenities nearby and airport distance.
Official websiterolettecounty.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.1 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US counties
Home Value$90k7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$482better than 99% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 83% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax2.50%better than 80% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.64%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment6.4%better than 22% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)10°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation19.9 in13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall41.2 inbetter than 19% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity57°Fbetter than 84% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.9better than 46% of US counties
School Quality98.6better than 91% of US counties
Violent Crime891/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime437/100kbetter than 77% of US counties
Community
Population12,29228th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.12nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3763rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+335th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)17.6%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)78.7%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 20% of US counties
Airport Distance412 mibetter than 4% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.3%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rolette County an affordable place to live?
- Rolette County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rolette County?
- The median home value in Rolette County is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rolette County?
- Median household income in Rolette County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rolette County?
- Median gross rent in Rolette County is $482 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rolette County safe?
- Rolette County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 891/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 437/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rolette County?
- Rolette County averages 69°F in July and 10°F in January, with 19.9 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rolette County?
- Public-school quality in Rolette County is above average, scoring better than 91% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rolette County?
- The average one-way commute in Rolette 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)