Washburn is a small town of 1,463 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $70,268
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Washburn 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 Washburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Washburn 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: 92.9
Washburn's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Washburn costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Washburn, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$207,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,268
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Washburn's violent crime rate is 95.2 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.2 /100k
Property Crime
761.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Washburn is served primarily by WASHBURN 4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Washburn, ND
National Avg
School District
WASHBURN 4
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Washburn sees average highs of 22.0°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.1 inches of snow per year.
Washburn's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Washburn roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $207,200 and median rent is $822/month.
Washburn's violent crime rate is 95.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 761.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Washburn are operated by WASHBURN 4.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Washburn, ND has a population of 1,463, a median household income of $70,268, 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.
Washburn averages 22.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches
with about 43.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Washburn, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58577.
The population of Washburn, North Dakota is 1,463 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Washburn: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $207,200, median household income $70,268, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Washburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
