New Town

New Town, North Dakota Overview

New Town faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (49.7/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in North Dakota. Even so, the city scores 100/100 in Safety — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 23/100.

Income & Employment in New Town

New Town’s median income of $50,707 is 30% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in New Town

New Town has a property crime rate of 116.1 per 100,000 residents.

Cost of Living in New Town

The median home value is $199,700. Median monthly rent is $819. Renters spend 19.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in New Town

The adult obesity rate in New Town is 45.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.1%. Residents report an average of 19.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Dakota ranks #18 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in New Town

New Town has a high school graduation rate of 77%. The student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $17,294 per student, well above the national median. The city has 3 public schools serving 950 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in New Town

Winters in New Town are cold, averaging 17.3°F. Summers average 70.6°F. Winters average 17.3°F. Annual precipitation is 31.3 inches.

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