What are the schools like in Tappen, ND?

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

What is the median household income in Tappen?

The median household income in Tappen, ND is $46,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Tappen, ND?

Tappen has an average high temperature of 18.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.9 inches.

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

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

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

Is Tappen, ND a Good Place to Live?

Tappen is a small town of 286 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $46,250 and a 2.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Tappen's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Tappen 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 Tappen metro area.

Metric	Tappen, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$800	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tappen, 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	8.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tappen sees average highs of 18.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 20.9 inches of annual precipitation and 48.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tappen, ND
Average High — January	18.7°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	20.9"
Annual Snowfall	48.9"

Demographics

Metric	Tappen, ND	National Avg
Population	286	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dawson, ND 6 mi Steele, ND 14 mi Medina, ND 16 mi Pettibone, ND 18 mi Streeter, ND 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Tappen

Tappen, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58487

Tappen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tappen, ND affordable or expensive?

Tappen has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $800/month against a median household income of $46,250.

What is the crime rate in Tappen, ND?

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

What are the schools like in Tappen?

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

Is Tappen, ND a good place to live?

Tappen, ND has a population of 286, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Tappen?

Tappen averages 18.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.9 inches with about 48.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tappen?

Tappen, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58487.

What is the population of Tappen?

The population of Tappen, North Dakota is 286 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tappen?

Key numbers for living in Tappen: median home N/A, median household income $46,250, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tappen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.