Edmore is a small town of 296 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $65,291
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edmore 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: 87.8
Edmore's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edmore costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edmore, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,291
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edmore's violent crime rate is 78.1 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
78.1 /100k
Property Crime
147.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edmore is served primarily by EDMORE 2.
Metric
Edmore, ND
National Avg
School District
EDMORE 2
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edmore sees average highs of 13.1°F in January
and 77.8°F in July,
with 21.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Edmore's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edmore roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,100 and median rent is $775/month.
Edmore's violent crime rate is 78.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 147.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edmore are operated by EDMORE 2.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edmore, ND has a population of 296, a median household income of $65,291, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Edmore averages 13.1°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.9 inches
with about 38.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edmore, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58330.
The population of Edmore, North Dakota is 296 with a median age of 72.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edmore: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $80,100, median household income $65,291, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.