Rolette is a small town of 456 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $56,250
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rolette stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Rolette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rolette 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: 85.8
Rolette's overall cost of living index is 85.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rolette costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rolette, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$570
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rolette's violent crime rate is 418.4 per 100,000 residents
— 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
418.4 /100k
Property Crime
1673.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rolette is served primarily by ROLETTE 29.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rolette, ND
National Avg
School District
ROLETTE 29
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rolette sees average highs of 13.0°F in January
and 77.8°F in July,
with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.4 inches of snow per year.
Rolette's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rolette roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,000 and median rent is $570/month.
Rolette's violent crime rate is 418.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1673.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rolette are operated by ROLETTE 29.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rolette, ND has a population of 456, a median household income of $56,250, 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.
Rolette averages 13.0°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches
with about 43.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rolette, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58366.
The population of Rolette, North Dakota is 456 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rolette: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $89,000, median household income $56,250, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rolette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.