Minot

Minot, North Dakota Overview

Minot scores 57.3/100 overall (B+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in North Dakota — below the state composite of 76.6. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 72/100, while Livability lags at 38/100.

Income & Employment in Minot

The median household income in Minot is $77,431, 7% above the statewide median of $72,583. The local unemployment rate of 2.3% is higher than the state’s 2.2%.

Safety in Minot

Minot’s violent crime rate of 387.8 per 100,000 runs above the North Dakota average of 267. The property crime rate is 1475.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Minot

The median home value is $254,400. Median monthly rent is $928. Renters spend 14.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Minot

The adult obesity rate in Minot is 33.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.7%. Residents average 14.9 poor mental health days per month. North Dakota ranks #18 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Minot

Minot has a high school graduation rate of 83.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,913. The city has 23 public schools serving 8,139 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Minot

Winters in Minot are cold, averaging 15.9°F. Summers average 72.9°F. Winters average 15.9°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches.

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