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Horace, ND

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Horace, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population3,964
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density312people per mi²
Median Age34.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in 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

113/100

13% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Horace, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $86k$127k
Luxury $236k+$366k+
Elite (Top 5%) $278k+$431k+
Affordability Ratio

115%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
5
Poor
1
Negative
2

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

4.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6.1mi

Airport

Essentia Health - Fargo Hospital Helipad

6.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Fargo, ND

7.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 3.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 21.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range5Nearest 3.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$146k-0.3%
94% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.6M
143% above US avg
College Educated
43.5%
24% above US avg
WFH
10.9%
24% below US avg
Homeownership
96.9%
48% above US avg
Median Home
$445k
58% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 68% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−15.0%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.18 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.61 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−33.8%
Burglary
1.97 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.68 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.46 / 1k ResidentsEqual to 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 Horace, 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

Growing Season158 days194 frost-free
Annual Rainfall25.9"
Elevation912 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+
Great1212 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair312/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 156 mi · coast 1160 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$81.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:14:30.000Z

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