Kenmare is a small town of 1,016 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $59,063
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kenmare stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kenmare is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kenmare 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: 90.0
Kenmare's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kenmare costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kenmare, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$792
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kenmare's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
260.2 /100k
Property Crime
1128.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kenmare is served primarily by KENMARE 28.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kenmare, ND
National Avg
School District
KENMARE 28
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kenmare sees average highs of 18.8°F in January
and 79.9°F in July,
with 19.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.7 inches of snow per year.
Kenmare's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kenmare roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,400 and median rent is $792/month.
Kenmare's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1128.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kenmare are operated by KENMARE 28.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kenmare, ND has a population of 1,016, a median household income of $59,063, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Kenmare averages 18.8°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.5 inches
with about 49.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kenmare, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58746.
The population of Kenmare, North Dakota is 1,016 with a median age of 51.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kenmare: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,400, median household income $59,063, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenmare side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
