White Shield is a small town of 200 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $63,929
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
White Shield 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 White Shield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Shield 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: 88.8
White Shield's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White Shield costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
White Shield, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$185,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White Shield'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
White Shield is served primarily by WHITE SHIELD 85.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Shield, ND
National Avg
School District
WHITE SHIELD 85
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Shield sees average highs of 20.5°F in January
and 80.5°F in July,
with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.7 inches of snow per year.
White Shield's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White Shield roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $185,000 and median rent is $525/month.
White Shield'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 White Shield are operated by WHITE SHIELD 85.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Shield, ND has a population of 200, a median household income of $63,929, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
White Shield averages 20.5°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches
with about 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Shield, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58775.
The population of White Shield, North Dakota is 200 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Shield: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $185,000, median household income $63,929, 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 White Shield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.