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Lisbon, ND

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Lisbon, ND

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 15
Population2,262
Foreign Born0.7%
Population Density986people per mi²
Median Age41.1 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
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

61/100

39% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Lisbon, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $11k$20k
Comfortable $36k$53k
Luxury $95k+$147k+
Elite (Top 5%) $112k+$173k+
Affordability Ratio

117%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean77%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
6
Positive
0
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

Lisbon Municipal Airport

2.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Lisbon, ND

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 0.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 245.2 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 36 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$62k+1.1%
18% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$681k
4% above US avg
College Educated
20.1%
43% below US avg
WFH
6.9%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
63.2%
3% below US avg
Median Home
$186k
34% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 92% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
6.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−34.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−53.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.46 / 1k Residents71% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−14.3%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.07 / 1k Residents53% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.92 / 1k Residents37% 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 Lisbon, 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 Season159 days195 frost-free
Annual Rainfall26.3"
Elevation1,096 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
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1244 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak986/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GreatCold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 177 mi · coast 1157 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$6.5M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:56:51.000Z

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