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Cavalier, ND

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Cavalier, ND

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 15
Population1,304
Foreign Born2.2%
Population Density1,514people per mi²
Median Age43.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

65/100

35% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Cavalier, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $30k$44k
Luxury $103k+$160k+
Elite (Top 5%) $142k+$220k+
Affordability Ratio

129%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
4
Positive
1
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

Cavalier Municipal Airport

0.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Walhalla, ND

16.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 5.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 71.2 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 14.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$57k+3.3%
24% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$727k
11% above US avg
College Educated
27.9%
20% below US avg
WFH
9.7%
32% below US avg
Homeownership
51.0%
22% below US avg
Median Home
$156k
45% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 100% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
0.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−100.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−100.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−100.0%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cavalier, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone4A~-27°F min
Growing Season145 days181 frost-free
Annual Rainfall21.0"
Elevation892 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1279 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,514/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodInland Flooding
Border / Coast
C-
Weakborder 14 mi · coast 1126 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$6.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T06:54:22.000Z

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