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Tioga, ND

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 52
Population1,525
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density451people per mi²
Median Age35.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
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

80/100

20% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Tioga, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $38k$56k
Luxury $107k+$166k+
Elite (Top 5%) $126k+$195k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean60%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
0
Positive
1
Poor
0
Negative
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Limited data for this area

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.4mi

Airport

Hospital Heliport

0.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Tioga, ND

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 23.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 104.3 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 26.1 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
$62k-2.5%
17% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$721k
10% above US avg
College Educated
21.2%
39% below US avg
WFH
6.6%
54% below US avg
Homeownership
53.6%
18% below US avg
Median Home
$197k
30% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 89% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−44.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−13.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.84 / 1k Residents14% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−75.1%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.30 / 1k Residents78% 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 Tioga, 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 Zone3B~-32°F min
Growing Season143 days179 frost-free
Annual Rainfall16.8"
Elevation2,247 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+
Great1509 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair451/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C
WeakCold Wave
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 42 mi · coast 890 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$24.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:22:43.000Z

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