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Richardton, ND


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Richardton, North Dakota

Richardton, North Dakota, in Stark county, is 72 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 454 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 619 residents.

The People and Families of Richardton

In Richardton, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Richardton are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richardton had a median family income of $38,409.

Richardton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Richardton was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Richardton, 81% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Richardton let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRichardton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Richardton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Richardton, ND

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population95
Senior Citizens95
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times92
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone73
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
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