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Cost of Living in Fort Yates, ND

Population: 142 | North Dakota

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fort Yates is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
21
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Fort Yates, ND: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 76, Fort Yates, ND is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and in line with the North Dakota state average. Fort Yates is a small community of 142 residents.

The median household income in Fort Yates is $75,833, which is 1% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Fort Yates. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.4°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 20°F. Annual rainfall totals 18 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
$75,833
vs US Median ($75,149)
+1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$65,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$425/mo

Climate in Fort Yates

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

46.4°F
Avg Temperature
18"
Rainfall / Year
91d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 27 32 45 59 70 80 87 86 77 60 44 32
Avg °F 17 21 33 46 58 68 75 73 63 48 34 22
Low °F 6 11 22 33 45 56 62 60 50 37 23 12
Rain" 0.4 0.7 0.7 1.6 2.9 3.1 2.3 2.1 1.5 1.8 0.4 0.5

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