Kensal, North Dakota 6-9-2008 · Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) / CC BY-SA 2.0Kensal, North Dakota · Unknown authorUnknown author / Public domain
Kensal is a small town of 277 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $76,500
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kensal stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kensal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kensal 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: 89.3
Kensal's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kensal costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kensal, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$856
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kensal's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.4 /100k
Property Crime
1072.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kensal is served primarily by KENSAL 19.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kensal, ND
National Avg
School District
KENSAL 19
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kensal sees average highs of 21.2°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.6 inches of snow per year.
Kensal's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kensal roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,300 and median rent is $856/month.
Kensal's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1072.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kensal are operated by KENSAL 19.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kensal, ND has a population of 277, a median household income of $76,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Kensal averages 21.2°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches
with about 34.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kensal, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58455.
The population of Kensal, North Dakota is 277 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kensal: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,300, median household income $76,500, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kensal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
