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    OverviewWeatherHousingDemographicsJobsPoliticsCrimeTransportationEducationOutdoorsCulture
    1. North Dakota
    2. Pembina County

    Major cities or towns:

    Cavalier
    Walhalla
    Drayton
    Pembina County, North Dakota is situated in the northeastern part of the state, bordering Canada. The county has a continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The population is around 7,000, with the majority living in the county seat of Cavalier. The economy is primarily agricultural, with crops like wheat, soybeans, and corn being the main industries. The cost of living is relatively low, and the housing market is affordable, though options may be limited. The education system includes several K-12 schools and a community college in Cavalier. Healthcare is provided by a small hospital and clinics, though more specialized services may require travel. Cultural attractions are limited, but the area offers ample outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and hiking in the scenic Pembina Gorge. The transportation infrastructure is well-developed, with highways and an airport in Cavalier. Crime rates are generally low, and the community has a small-town, rural character. Overall, Pembina County offers a quiet, affordable lifestyle, but job opportunities and amenities may be more limited compared to larger urban areas.

    Demographics

    Population

    6,801

    Ethnicity %

    White
    93
    Black
    0
    Asian
    1
    Hispanic
    4

    Median Age

    48.1

    Density

    1 of 10

    7 / Mile²

    Avg Family Size

    3.0

    Religious

    63%

    Foreign Born

    4%

    Veterans

    6.9%

    Adult Smokers

    19%

    Adult Obesity

    37%

    Uninsured

    10%

    Excessive Drinking

    23%

    Poverty Rate

    11.1%

    Weather

    Sunlight

    4.5 hours winter dailyLeast sunny

    Summer average temp

    87°F

    Winter max temp

    20°F

    Precipitation

    19 in.

    Snowfall (inches)

    33.9 (high)

    Drought risk

    Very Low

    Earthquake risk

    Very Low

    Wildfire risk

    Very Low

    Tornado risk

    Very Low

    Hurricane risk

    Negligible

    Crime

    Rank: 2.6 of 10

    (crimes per 1,000 people yearly)

    Violent

    2 (1.3)

    Property

    2 (7)

    Assault

    2 (0.7)

    Larceny (theft)

    2 (5)

    Robbery

    1 (0.0)

    Burglary

    2 (2.1)

    Rape

    6 (0.56)

    Auto Theft

    1 (0.1)

    Murder

    1 (0.00)

    Arson

    6 (0.28)

    Driving deaths involving alcohol

    40%

    Politics and Law

    State politics

    Red (Republican)

    Abortion laws

    Legal, no providers

    Marijuana laws

    legal-for-medical-use, decriminalized

    Gun Laws

    No Permits Required

    Democrat

    24%

    Republican

    74%

    State Tax Burden

    7.81%

    Cigarette Tax

    $0.44

    Jobs

    Income (per capita)

    $75,974

    Unemployment

    3.1%

    Employment

    64.6%

    Hours worked

    45.1

    Outdoors

    Natural Amenities

    1.4 / 10

    Water Area

    0.27%

    Near park?

    54%

    Beaches

    Not near the coast

    Mountains

    Not near mountains

    Tree Area

    9%

    Housing

    Home Ownership

    63%

    Median Home Price

    $120K

    Average Rent

    $593

    Internet over 25mbps

    100%

    Transportation

    Walkability

    unknown

    Cycling

    unknown

    Public Transit

    unknown

    Major Airport

    >2 hours

    Average Commute Time

    17

    Education

    K-12 Test Scores

    9 of 10  

    (avg: 0.18)

    College graduates

    21%

    Culture

    Arts scene

    unknown

    Food awards per 100k

    unknown