Living in Powers Lake, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Powers Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Powers Lake has 301 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $79,397 (4% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $232,100, the median rent is $1,092/month.
Powers Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Powers Lake at a glance
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 36.4State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $79,397State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $232,100State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $1,092/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Powers Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 16.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Powers Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Powers Lake the median home value is $232,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Powers Lake median household income
The median household income in Powers Lake is $79,397 and the income per person is $51,822. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Powers Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.11
Powers Lake demographics
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Powers Lake ›
Education in Powers Lake
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Powers Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Powers Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 16.8%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Powers Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Lake | 301 | $79,397 | $232,100 | $1,092 |
| Tioga | 1,657 | $66,181 | $199,600 | $1,092 |
| Ross | 156 | $83,780 | $180,000 | — |
| Stanley | 2,097 | $109,573 | $237,900 | $1,144 |
| Lignite | 167 | $77,083 | $93,000 | $581 |
| Palermo | 129 | $36,429 | $43,300 | $1,094 |
| Bowbells | 355 | $66,250 | $104,200 | $600 |
| Wildrose | 260 | $95,536 | $113,800 | — |
| Kenmare | 1,002 | $64,077 | $115,500 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Powers Lake, ND?
The median household income in Powers Lake is $79,397, 4% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Powers Lake?
The median home value in Powers Lake is $232,100, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Powers Lake?
The median gross rent in Powers Lake is $1,092 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Powers Lake, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Powers Lake?
The median age in Powers Lake is 36.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Powers Lake?
The average commute to work in Powers Lake is 24 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Powers Lake?
The unemployment rate in Powers Lake is 16.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Powers Lake?
27.6% of adults in Powers Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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