Walsh County, North Dakota
Among the top 10% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
- top 8% for commute time
- top 9% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for airport distance
Walsh County is a county in North Dakota with about 11,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on park & nature access and airport distance.
Official websitewalshcountynd.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.4 in0.6 in
humid 22%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 62% of US counties
Home Value$112k19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$695better than 80% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.11%better than 32% of US counties
Income Tax2.50%better than 80% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.65%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment2.3%better than 91% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)5°F0th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation21.9 in15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.2 inbetter than 20% of US counties
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 40% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 77% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.0better than 69% of US counties
School Quality54.7better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime1045/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Crime817/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population10,55324th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2038th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.1%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 51% of US counties
Airport Distance322 mibetter than 6% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.9%better than 23% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.74better than 66% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walsh County an affordable place to live?
- Walsh County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 62% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Walsh County?
- The median home value in Walsh County is $112k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Walsh County?
- Median household income in Walsh County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Walsh County?
- Median gross rent in Walsh County is $695 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Walsh County safe?
- Walsh County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1045/100k (better than 33%). Property crime is 817/100k.
- What is the weather like in Walsh County?
- Walsh County averages 68°F in July and 5°F in January, with 21.9 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Walsh County?
- Public-school quality in Walsh County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Walsh County?
- The average one-way commute in Walsh 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)