Killdeer is a small town of 757 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $77,069
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Killdeer stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Killdeer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Killdeer 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: 94.9
Killdeer's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Killdeer costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Killdeer, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$286,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$865
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,069
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Killdeer's violent crime rate is 224.2 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
224.2 /100k
Property Crime
1905.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Killdeer is served primarily by KILLDEER 16.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Killdeer, ND
National Avg
School District
KILLDEER 16
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Killdeer sees average highs of 26.6°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 18.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.2 inches of snow per year.
Killdeer's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Killdeer roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $286,500 and median rent is $865/month.
Killdeer's violent crime rate is 224.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1905.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Killdeer are operated by KILLDEER 16.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Killdeer, ND has a population of 757, a median household income of $77,069, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Killdeer averages 26.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.1 inches
with about 39.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Killdeer, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58640.
The population of Killdeer, North Dakota is 757 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Killdeer: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $286,500, median household income $77,069, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Killdeer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.