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Is Casselton a Good Place to Live? Casselton, North Dakota: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Casselton ranks #877 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #162 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in North Dakota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95%, #13 of 153) and low rents ($814/mo, #23 of 231), and trails on long commutes (31.7 min, #221 of 234).
Casselton by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Casselton's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Casselton: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Casselton safe?
What is the cost of living in Casselton?
Casselton's cost of living index is 90.9, 9% below the US level of 100 and #238 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $814/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $330,522, 13% above the typical North Dakota home ($292,293).
| Measure | Casselton | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 90.9#238 of 1,308 | 89 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $330,522#465 of 1,187 | $292,293 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $278,400#470 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $814/mo#30 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 13.3%#22 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.
Casselton 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. Casselton is in the Fargo, ND-MN metro.
North Dakota housing market →Is Casselton safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Casselton alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Casselton crime rate or rank it on safety. North Dakota as a whole records 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Casselton?
The median household in Casselton earns $73,259, 12% below the US figure of $83,163 and 6% below North Dakota ($77,871). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Casselton | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $73,259#746 of 1,312 | $77,871 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 7.1%#247 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.4%#435 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 Casselton?
The median resident of Casselton is 32.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 34.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #621 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Casselton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 32.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 34.7%#621 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 65.2% | 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 Casselton's schools and health?
Casselton's 3 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (North Dakota 85.1%), with 16.1 students per teacher and $12,242 spent per pupil. 35.1% of adults are obese and 8.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Casselton | 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 | 16.1#646 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $12,242#910 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 35.1%#777 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.8%#185 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 13%#66 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.5%#106 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. 1,032 students are enrolled in Casselton's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Casselton?
The average commute in Casselton is 31.7 minutes (North Dakota 17.5); 0% of workers take transit and 7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Casselton scores 8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.8°F and winters 11.5°F, with 24.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Casselton | North DakotaND | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 31.7 min#1191 of 1,312 | 17.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 14.4%#1209 of 1,312 | 4.3% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 78.9% | 76.7% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 7% | 7.1% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8#1058 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 | 16.9 | -1.4 | 0.5 |
| Feb | 21.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 35 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 52.8 | 30.6 | 1.5 |
| May | 67.6 | 43.2 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 77 | 54.9 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 80.8 | 58.6 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 79.9 | 55.8 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 71.4 | 46.4 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 55.6 | 33.8 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 37.8 | 19.7 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 23.2 | 6.6 | 0.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Casselton Agronomy Farm.
| Measure | Casselton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 41.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 67.8°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 11.5°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 24.2 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 Casselton Agronomy Farm.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Casselton?
Cass County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 11 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cass County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, strong wind, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
| Measure | Casselton | 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 | 11#882 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#588 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 Cass County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cass County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0051% | 99% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0098% | 91% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.022% | 90% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0058% | 89% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0081% | 81% 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 Casselton compare with similar-size cities?
Casselton is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #162 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 2,953.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casselton, NDPop. 2,953 | #877 | 52.1 | $73,259 | $814/mo | no data | 31.7 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 |
| Bellows Falls, VTPop. 2,891 | #871 | 52.2 | $56,086 | $1,038/mo | 110 | 20.1 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 Casselton compare with the rest of North Dakota?
Casselton ranks #18 of the 20 North Dakota cities we track, with a score of 52.1 against North Dakota's statewide 75.5. Its households earn 6% below the North Dakota median. Homes are 13% above 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 Casselton's score calculated?
Casselton scores 52.1 out of 100, #877 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are 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 · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Casselton. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
33.3 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Casselton. Similar-size median 56.5.
66.3 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Casselton's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
61.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Casselton's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
81.4 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Casselton. Similar-size median 50.8.
59.0 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Casselton. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
34.3 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Casselton. Similar-size median 48.3.
30.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Casselton's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
36.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
61.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Casselton alone.
— - 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: Casselton'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 Casselton 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 Casselton
Is Casselton, ND a good place to live?
Casselton ranks #877 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #162 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in North Dakota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95%, #13 of 153) and low rents ($814/mo, #23 of 231), and trails on long commutes (31.7 min, #221 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Casselton?
Casselton's cost of living index is 90.9, 9% below the US level of 100 and #238 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $814/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $330,522, 13% above the typical North Dakota home ($292,293).
Is Casselton safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Casselton alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Casselton crime rate or rank it on safety. North Dakota as a whole records 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Casselton?
The median household in Casselton earns $73,259, 12% below the US figure of $83,163 and 6% below North Dakota ($77,871). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Casselton?
Median rent in Casselton is $814/mo (Census), #30 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 13.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Casselton?
The typical home value in Casselton is $330,522, up 7.2% in a year, against $292,293 for North Dakota and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $278,400.
How are the public schools in Casselton?
Casselton's 3 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (North Dakota 85.1%), with 16.1 students per teacher and $12,242 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Casselton?
The average commute is 31.7 minutes, #1191 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 17.5 minutes across North Dakota. 14.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Casselton?
Casselton averages 41.1°F over the year, 67.8°F in summer and 11.5°F in winter, with 24.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Casselton walkable?
Casselton scores 8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1058 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 Casselton at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cass County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, strong wind, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Casselton?
Cass County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 11 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Casselton?
Casselton has 2,953 residents. The median resident of Casselton is 32.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 34.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #621 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Casselton compare with the rest of North Dakota?
Casselton ranks #18 of the 20 North Dakota cities we track, with a score of 52.1 against North Dakota's statewide 75.5. Its households earn 6% below the North Dakota median. Homes are 13% above the typical North Dakota home.
What cities are similar in size to Casselton?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Casselton's population of 2,953 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall), Chena Ridge, AK (#186 overall), and Buffalo, WY (#595 overall). Casselton is #877.