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Westhope, ND


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Westhope, North Dakota

Westhope, North Dakota, in Bottineau county, is 145 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 455 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 533 residents.

The People and Families of Westhope

In Westhope, about 54% of adults are married. People in Westhope have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westhope had a median family income of $30,938.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westhope. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Westhope Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Westhope was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Westhope. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWesthope Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWesthope Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Westhope Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Westhope Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Westhope, ND

Comparing Westhope 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 Population109
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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