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Is Beulah a Good Place to Live? Beulah, North Dakota: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Beulah ranks #399 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #65 of 234 towns and #10 of 20 in North Dakota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95%, #13 of 153) and short commutes (14.7 min, #41 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Beulah by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Beulah's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Beulah?
Beulah's cost of living index is 87.3, 13% below the US level of 100 and #114 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,075/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $245,462, 16% below the typical North Dakota home ($292,293).
| Measure | Beulah | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 87.3#114 of 1,308 | 89 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $245,462#229 of 1,187 | $292,293 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $203,300#235 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,075/mo#295 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.6x#65 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 16.8%#141 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). North Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Beulah housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Beulah is in the Bismarck, ND metro.
North Dakota housing market →Is Beulah safe?
Beulah recorded 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 60% below the US rate of 328 and 49% below North Dakota's 257. That ranks #198 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #41 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Beulah Police Department. Property crime runs 591 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Beulah | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 131#198 of 1,085 | 257 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 591#47 of 1,085 | 1,698 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). North Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Beulah?
The median household in Beulah earns $76,848, 8% below the US figure of $83,163 and 1% below North Dakota ($77,871). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Beulah | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $76,848#677 of 1,312 | $77,871 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 11.2%#585 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +1%#233 of 1,132 | +0.8% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). North Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Beulah?
The median resident of Beulah is 36.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 19.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1185 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Beulah | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 36.7 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 19.3%#1185 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 72.2% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Beulah's schools and health?
Beulah's 3 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (North Dakota 85.1%), with 13.6 students per teacher and $12,708 spent per pupil. 39.9% of adults are obese and 11.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Beulah | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 95%#68 of 1,063 | 85.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 13.6#234 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $12,708#861 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 39.9%#1110 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 11.3%#676 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.4%#187 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 7.6%#326 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). North Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 747 students are enrolled in Beulah's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Beulah?
The average commute in Beulah is 14.7 minutes (North Dakota 17.5); 0% of workers take transit and 0.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Beulah scores 13.2 of 20 (above average walkable), #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68.2°F and winters 16.3°F, with 16.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Beulah | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 14.7 min#55 of 1,312 | 17.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 2.9%#171 of 1,312 | 4.3% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 92.4% | 76.7% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.3% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 0.5% | 7.1% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.2#298 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). North Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 29.2 | 6.8 | 0.5 |
| Mar | 42.5 | 18.4 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 58.2 | 29.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 69.4 | 40.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 78 | 50.5 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 85.5 | 55.7 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 85.9 | 53.8 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 76.8 | 43.7 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 58.9 | 32 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 41 | 17.8 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 27.8 | 8.1 | 0.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Beulah 1 W.
| Measure | Beulah | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 43.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 68.2°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 16.3°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 16.9 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Beulah 1 W.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Beulah?
Mercer County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 10 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Mercer County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
| Measure | Beulah | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 10#859 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#564 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Mercer County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Mercer County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0043% | 98% of counties |
| Hail | 0.023% | 96% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0051% | 87% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0034% | 74% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0035% | 65% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0087% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.074% | 41% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Beulah compare with similar-size cities?
Beulah is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #65 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 3,040.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah, NDPop. 3,040 | #399 | 60.1 | $76,848 | $1,075/mo | 131 | 14.7 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #971 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 | 24.4 min |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #1094 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 | 12.7 min |
| Chena Ridge, AKPop. 5,881 | #186 | 64.9 | $133,775 | $1,110/mo | no data | 20.9 min |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #595 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 | 12.9 min |
| Dakota Dunes, SDPop. 3,936 | #93 | 68.7 | $136,125 | $1,225/mo | no data | 12.1 min |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #782 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data | 26.5 min |
| Wilder, VTPop. 3,087 | #673 | 55.6 | $75,143 | $1,142/mo | no data | 16.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Beulah compare with the rest of North Dakota?
Beulah ranks #10 of the 20 North Dakota cities we track, with a score of 60.1 against North Dakota's statewide 75.5. Its households earn 1% below the North Dakota median. Violent crime is 49% below the statewide rate. Homes are 16% below the typical North Dakota home.
| City | Rank in ND | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo, NDPop. 40,094 | #1 | 69.3 | $90,665 | $1,111/mo | 185 |
| Horace, NDPop. 4,588 | #2 | 69.0 | $138,578 | $2,146/mo | no data |
| Grand Forks, NDPop. 59,042 | #3 | 63.9 | $63,627 | $980/mo | 270 |
| Dickinson, NDPop. 25,357 | #4 | 62.7 | $82,696 | $957/mo | 183 |
| Minot, NDPop. 47,791 | #5 | 62.1 | $73,219 | $973/mo | 295 |
| Fargo, NDPop. 131,627 | #6 | 62.0 | $66,998 | $946/mo | 378 |
| Bismarck, NDPop. 75,556 | #7 | 61.8 | $78,387 | $999/mo | 241 |
| Watford City, NDPop. 6,039 | #8 | 61.3 | $102,260 | $1,336/mo | 387 |
| Williston, NDPop. 28,056 | #9 | 60.4 | $79,381 | $1,122/mo | 432 |
| Beulah, NDPop. 3,040 | #10 | 60.1 | $76,848 | $1,075/mo | 131 |
| Lincoln, NDPop. 4,381 | #11 | 58.0 | $87,652 | $950/mo | 44 |
| Grafton, NDPop. 4,102 | #12 | 54.9 | $62,679 | $733/mo | 200 |
| Wahpeton, NDPop. 8,010 | #13 | 54.4 | $62,750 | $751/mo | 135 |
| Minot AFB, NDPop. 4,878 | #14 | 53.7 | $62,500 | $1,431/mo | no data |
| Mandan, NDPop. 24,522 | #15 | 53.2 | $71,780 | $1,083/mo | 257 |
| Jamestown, NDPop. 15,787 | #16 | 53.2 | $56,554 | $773/mo | 133 |
| Valley City, NDPop. 6,541 | #17 | 52.2 | $60,339 | $780/mo | 61 |
| Casselton, NDPop. 2,953 | #18 | 52.1 | $73,259 | $814/mo | no data |
| Devils Lake, NDPop. 7,308 | #19 | 50.0 | $43,220 | $711/mo | 191 |
| New Town, NDPop. 2,721 | #20 | 42.0 | $52,500 | $851/mo | part year |
All 20 North Dakota cities we track, by overall score. North Dakota statewide: median income $77,871, violent crime 256.7 per 100,000.
How is Beulah's score calculated?
Beulah scores 60.1 out of 100, #399 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with North Dakota's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Beulah. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
36.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Beulah's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
94.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Beulah. Similar-size median 56.5.
52.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Beulah's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
67.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Beulah's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
83.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Beulah. Similar-size median 50.8.
53.0 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Beulah. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
42.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Beulah. Similar-size median 48.3.
40.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Beulah's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
64.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
62.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Beulah's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Beulah has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Beulah
Is Beulah, ND a good place to live?
Beulah ranks #399 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #65 of 234 towns and #10 of 20 in North Dakota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95%, #13 of 153) and short commutes (14.7 min, #41 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Beulah?
Beulah's cost of living index is 87.3, 13% below the US level of 100 and #114 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,075/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $245,462, 16% below the typical North Dakota home ($292,293).
What is the crime rate in Beulah?
Beulah recorded 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 60% below the US rate of 328 and 49% below North Dakota's 257. That ranks #198 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #41 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Beulah Police Department. Property crime runs 591 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Beulah?
The median household in Beulah earns $76,848, 8% below the US figure of $83,163 and 1% below North Dakota ($77,871). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Beulah?
Median rent in Beulah is $1,075/mo (Census), #295 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 16.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Beulah?
The typical home value in Beulah is $245,462, up 3.9% in a year, against $292,293 for North Dakota and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $203,300.
How are the public schools in Beulah?
Beulah's 3 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (North Dakota 85.1%), with 13.6 students per teacher and $12,708 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Beulah?
The average commute is 14.7 minutes, #55 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 17.5 minutes across North Dakota. 2.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Beulah?
Beulah averages 43.2°F over the year, 68.2°F in summer and 16.3°F in winter, with 16.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Beulah walkable?
Beulah scores 13.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Beulah at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Mercer County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Beulah?
Mercer County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 10 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Beulah?
Beulah has 3,040 residents. The median resident of Beulah is 36.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 19.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1185 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Beulah compare with the rest of North Dakota?
Beulah ranks #10 of the 20 North Dakota cities we track, with a score of 60.1 against North Dakota's statewide 75.5. Its households earn 1% below the North Dakota median. Violent crime is 49% below the statewide rate. Homes are 16% below the typical North Dakota home.
What cities are similar in size to Beulah?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Beulah's population of 3,040 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall), Chena Ridge, AK (#186 overall), and Buffalo, WY (#595 overall). Beulah is #399.