Lisbon, ND

Lisbon, North Dakota

Lisbon, North Dakota, in Ransom county, is 51 miles SW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 236 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 2,292.

The People and Families of Lisbon

In Lisbon, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lisbon, which is home to many people who live alone.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females. Lisbon boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lisbon had a median family income of $47,566. The typical family in Lisbon is better off than most in North Dakota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lisbon. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Lisbon.

Lisbon Housing

Lisbon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Lisbon, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Lisbon -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Lisbon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lisbon, ND

Comparing Lisbon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Lisbon Almanac

Lisbon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lisbon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lisbon Public Libraries

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Lisbon High Schools (2004)

LISBON HIGH SCHOOL
502 ASH ST
701-683-4106
Serves 223 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Lisbon Colleges

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