Beach, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
933 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,074 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$448 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Golden Valley County
1
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Golden Valley County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 17
Feb 0 5 21
Mar 1 5 31
Apr 1 4 43
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 4 30
Dec 0 5 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Beach High School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
Wibaux Elementary School
10 miles, NW · 2.8star
Wibaux 7-8
10 miles, NW · 3.2star

Colleges

Dawson Community College
36 miles, NW · 1.4star
Dickinson State University
57 miles, SE · 2.3star
Williston State College
88 miles, NE · 1.9star
Miles Community College
93 miles, W · 1.9star

Hospitals

Sidney Health Center
56 miles, N · 4.1star
Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson
56 miles, SE · 4.1star

Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
154 miles, SE · 1.4star
Minot International Airport
157 miles, E · 1star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
192 miles, SW · 1star
Rapid City Regional Airport
204 miles, S · 1.4star