Washburn, North Dakota
Among the top 16% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 11% for unemployment
- bottom 1% for airport distance
Washburn is a small community in North Dakota with about 1,463 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and property crime. It rates lower on natural disaster risk and airport distance.
- The median home value in Washburn is $207k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Washburn is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Washburn is $822 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Washburn has a violent crime rate of 211/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Washburn is 18 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.6 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US places
Home Value$207k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$822better than 63% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$449better than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax2.50%better than 82% of US places
Sales Tax7.04%better than 55% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.04%better than 77% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)12°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.7 in11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.1 inbetter than 19% of US places
Sunny Days239 daysbetter than 59% of US places
Summer Humidity58°Fbetter than 80% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk92.8better than 6% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 8% of US places
School Quality54.8better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime211/100kbetter than 81% of US places
Property Crime105/100kbetter than 85% of US places
Community
Population1,46358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1174th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.9%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability6.7/20better than 54% of US places
Airport Distance409 mibetter than 1% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.9%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby54.68better than 41% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Washburn an affordable place to live?
- Washburn is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas. Median rent is $822.
- Is Washburn safe?
- Washburn is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 211/100k (better than 81%). Property crime is 105/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washburn?
- Washburn averages 70°F in July and 12°F in January, with 17.7 in of annual precipitation and about 239 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washburn?
- Public-school quality in Washburn is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washburn?
- The average one-way commute in Washburn is 18 min.