What are the schools like in Abercrombie, ND?

Abercrombie is served primarily by RICHLAND 44. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Abercrombie?

The median household income in Abercrombie, ND is $63,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Abercrombie, ND?

Abercrombie has an average high temperature of 18.8°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.6 inches.

Abercrombie, ND Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Abercrombie, ND?

Abercrombie has a violent crime rate of 129.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1403.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Abercrombie, ND a Good Place to Live?

Abercrombie is a small town of 261 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $63,250 and a 1.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Abercrombie stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Abercrombie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Abercrombie city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Abercrombie metro area.

Metric	Abercrombie, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Abercrombie's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.8 /100k

Property Crime

1403.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Abercrombie is served primarily by RICHLAND 44. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Abercrombie, ND	National Avg
School District	RICHLAND 44	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Abercrombie sees average highs of 18.8°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 25.2 inches of annual precipitation and 49.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Abercrombie, ND
Average High — January	18.8°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	25.2"
Annual Snowfall	49.6"

Demographics

Metric	Abercrombie, ND	National Avg
Population	261	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Abercrombie

Abercrombie, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58001

Abercrombie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abercrombie, ND affordable or expensive?

Abercrombie has a median home value of $120,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,250.

What is the crime rate in Abercrombie, ND?

Abercrombie's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1403.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Abercrombie?

Public schools in Abercrombie are operated by RICHLAND 44. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Abercrombie, ND a good place to live?

Abercrombie, ND has a population of 261, a median household income of $63,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Abercrombie?

Abercrombie averages 18.8°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.2 inches with about 49.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Abercrombie?

Abercrombie, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58001.

What is the population of Abercrombie?

The population of Abercrombie, North Dakota is 261 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Abercrombie?

Key numbers for living in Abercrombie: median home $120,800, median household income $63,250, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abercrombie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.