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Washburn, ND

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Washburn, ND

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Demographics

Very HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 5
Population1,434
Foreign Born0.3%
Population Density851people per mi²
Median Age36.8 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
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

74/100

26% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Washburn, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $44k$65k
Luxury $99k+$153k+
Elite (Top 5%) $116k+$180k+
Affordability Ratio

117%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean65%
RisksNeutralGrowth
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2
Positive
1
Poor
1
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

17mi

Airport

Washburn Municipal Airport-5C8

4.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Washburn, ND

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 4.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 88.3 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 20.5 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
$76k+7.8%
1% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$849k
29% above US avg
College Educated
23.5%
33% below US avg
WFH
5.2%
64% below US avg
Homeownership
69.1%
6% above US avg
Median Home
$226k
20% 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 Washburn, 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 days189 frost-free
Annual Rainfall18.4"
Elevation1,768 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+
Great1410 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak851/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairCold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 118 mi · coast 997 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$16.5M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:25:01.000Z

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