What are the schools like in Esmond, ND?

School district data for Esmond is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Esmond?

The median household income in Esmond, ND is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 25.0%.

What is the weather like in Esmond, ND?

Esmond has an average high temperature of 14.5°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Esmond, ND affordable or expensive?

Esmond's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Esmond is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,300 and the median rent is $641 per month.

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

Esmond has a violent crime rate of 29.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 190.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Esmond, ND a Good Place to Live?

Esmond is a small town of 106 in North Dakota, with a median household income of N/A and a 25.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Esmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Esmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Esmond 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: 84.7

Esmond's overall cost of living index is 84.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Esmond costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Esmond, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$641	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Esmond's violent crime rate is 29.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.3 /100k

Property Crime

190.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Esmond, ND	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Esmond sees average highs of 14.5°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Esmond, ND
Average High — January	14.5°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	19.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Esmond, ND	National Avg
Population	106	—
Median Age	57.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	25.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.3%	22.2%
65 and over	32.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Maddock, ND 12 mi Selz, ND 13 mi Balta, ND 16 mi Heimdal, ND 17 mi Orrin, ND 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Esmond

Esmond, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58332

Esmond vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmond, ND affordable or expensive?

Esmond's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Esmond roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,300 and median rent is $641/month.

What is the crime rate in Esmond, ND?

Esmond's violent crime rate is 29.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 190.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Esmond?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Esmond, ND a good place to live?

Esmond, ND has a population of 106, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 25.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Esmond?

Esmond averages 14.5°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Esmond?

Esmond, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58332.

What is the population of Esmond?

The population of Esmond, North Dakota is 106 with a median age of 57.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Esmond?

Key numbers for living in Esmond: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $58,300, median household income N/A, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Esmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.