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Larimore, ND

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Larimore, ND

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 18
Population1,262
Foreign Born4.6%
Population Density2,099people per mi²
Median Age49.2 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
C+
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

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

60/100

40% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Larimore, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $11k$20k
Comfortable $35k$51k
Luxury $127k+$197k+
Elite (Top 5%) $149k+$231k+
Affordability Ratio

153%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

C+
Hood Index scan area
Balanced Mix50%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
0
Positive
0
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

12.1mi

Airport

Douglas Portage Airport-ND60

7.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Grand Forks AFB, ND

12.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0Nearest 12.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 12.2 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 1.2 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
$79k+11.7%
5% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$967k
47% above US avg
College Educated
17.3%
51% below US avg
WFH
3.8%
73% below US avg
Homeownership
79.5%
22% above US avg
Median Home
$180k
36% below 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 Larimore, 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 Season149 days186 frost-free
Annual Rainfall21.2"
Elevation1,135 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+
Great1263 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,099/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 75 mi · coast 1143 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:19:21.000Z

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