What are the schools like in Nome, ND?

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

What is the median household income in Nome?

The median household income in Nome, ND is $69,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Nome, ND?

Nome has an average high temperature of 22.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.7 inches.

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

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

Nome has a violent crime rate of 115.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 681.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nome, ND a Good Place to Live?

Nome is a small town of 51 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $69,375 .

Strengths: Nome stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Nome is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nome city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Nome metro area.

Metric	Nome, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$45,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nome's violent crime rate is 115.2 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.2 /100k

Property Crime

681.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Nome, 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	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nome sees average highs of 22.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 23.6 inches of annual precipitation and 46.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nome, ND
Average High — January	22.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	23.6"
Annual Snowfall	46.7"

Demographics

Metric	Nome, ND	National Avg
Population	51	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.8%	22.2%
65 and over	33.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fingal, ND 6 mi Kathryn, ND 7 mi Enderlin, ND 11 mi Fort Ransom, ND 12 mi Alice, ND 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Nome

Nome, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58062

Nome vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nome, ND affordable or expensive?

Nome has a median home value of $45,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $69,375.

What is the crime rate in Nome, ND?

Nome's violent crime rate is 115.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 681.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nome?

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

Is Nome, ND a good place to live?

Nome, ND has a population of 51, a median household income of $69,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Nome?

Nome averages 22.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.6 inches with about 46.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nome?

Nome, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58062.

What is the population of Nome?

The population of Nome, North Dakota is 51 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nome?

Key numbers for living in Nome: median home $45,000, median household income $69,375, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nome side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.