Cost of Living in Fort Ransom, ND
Population: 112 | North Dakota
Fort Ransom is 12% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Fort Ransom, ND: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 88, Fort Ransom, ND is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the North Dakota state average of 74. Fort Ransom is a small community of 112 residents.
The median household income in Fort Ransom is $78,750, which is 5% higher than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Fort Ransom. The area sees an average annual temperature of 41.3°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 13°F. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches spread over roughly 91 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $78,750
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +5%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $212,500
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $690/mo
Climate in Fort Ransom
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 19 | 24 | 37 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 71 | 55 | 38 | 24 |
| Avg °F | 10 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 58 | 44 | 28 | 16 |
| Low °F | 1 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 55 | 46 | 33 | 19 | 7 |
| Rain" | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 |