What are the schools like in Napoleon, ND?

Napoleon is served primarily by NAPOLEON 2. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Napoleon?

The median household income in Napoleon, ND is $59,318 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Napoleon, ND?

Napoleon has an average high temperature of 19.8°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Napoleon, ND affordable or expensive?

Napoleon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Napoleon is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,400 and the median rent is $725 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Napoleon is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Napoleon, ND a Good Place to Live?

Napoleon is a small town of 808 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $59,318 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Napoleon 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 Napoleon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Napoleon 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: 87.3

Napoleon's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Napoleon costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Napoleon, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,318	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Napoleon is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Napoleon is served primarily by NAPOLEON 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Napoleon, ND	National Avg
School District	NAPOLEON 2	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Napoleon sees average highs of 19.8°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 20.7 inches of annual precipitation and 53.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Napoleon, ND
Average High — January	19.8°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	20.7"
Annual Snowfall	53.2"

Demographics

Metric	Napoleon, ND	National Avg
Population	808	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	28.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Braddock, ND 16 mi Wishek, ND 20 mi Streeter, ND 22 mi Hazelton, ND 24 mi Lehr, ND 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Napoleon

Napoleon, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58561

Napoleon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Napoleon, ND affordable or expensive?

Napoleon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Napoleon roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,400 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Napoleon, ND?

Crime data for Napoleon is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Napoleon?

Public schools in Napoleon are operated by NAPOLEON 2. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Napoleon, ND a good place to live?

Napoleon, ND has a population of 808, a median household income of $59,318, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Napoleon?

Napoleon averages 19.8°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.7 inches with about 53.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Napoleon?

Napoleon, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58561.

What is the population of Napoleon?

The population of Napoleon, North Dakota is 808 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Napoleon?

Key numbers for living in Napoleon: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $81,400, median household income $59,318, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Napoleon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.