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Rugby, ND


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Rugby, North Dakota

Rugby, North Dakota, in Pierce county, is 114 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 396 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 2,939 people in the city.

The People and Families of Rugby

In Rugby, about 56% of adults are married. In Rugby, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rugby had a median family income of $35,745.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Rugby. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Rugby.

Rugby Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Rugby is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rugby, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Rugby than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRugby Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRugby Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRugby Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rugby Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rugby, ND

Comparing Rugby 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
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population106
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone106
Affordability of Rents72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98
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