What are the schools like in Beulah, ND?

Beulah is served primarily by BEULAH 27. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Beulah?

The median household income in Beulah, ND is $90,655 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Beulah, ND?

Beulah has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Beulah, ND affordable or expensive?

Beulah's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beulah is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $216,900 and the median rent is $1,051 per month.

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

Beulah has a violent crime rate of 99.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 528.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beulah, ND a Good Place to Live?

Beulah is a small town of 3,063 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $90,655 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Beulah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Beulah's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beulah costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Beulah, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$216,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,051	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,655	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beulah's violent crime rate is 99.1 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.1 /100k

Property Crime

528.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Beulah is served primarily by BEULAH 27. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beulah, ND	National Avg
School District	BEULAH 27	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beulah sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 16.9 inches of annual precipitation and 33.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beulah, ND
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	16.9"
Annual Snowfall	33.4"

Demographics

Metric	Beulah, ND	National Avg
Population	3,063	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hazen, ND 7 mi Zap, ND 7 mi Golden Valley, ND 14 mi Stanton, ND 19 mi Dodge, ND 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Beulah

Beulah, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58523

Beulah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beulah, ND affordable or expensive?

Beulah's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Beulah roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $216,900 and median rent is $1,051/month.

What is the crime rate in Beulah, ND?

Beulah's violent crime rate is 99.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 528.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beulah?

Public schools in Beulah are operated by BEULAH 27. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beulah, ND a good place to live?

Beulah, ND has a population of 3,063, a median household income of $90,655, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Beulah?

Beulah averages 23.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.9 inches with about 33.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beulah?

Beulah, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58523.

What is the population of Beulah?

The population of Beulah, North Dakota is 3,063 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beulah?

Key numbers for living in Beulah: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $216,900, median household income $90,655, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beulah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.