Gackle, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
287 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$433 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan 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

Logan County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 11
Feb 1 6 16
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 1 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 7 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Gackle-Streeter High School
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Medina High School
20 miles, N · 3.7star
Medina Elementary School
20 miles, N · 3.2star

Colleges

University of Jamestown
29 miles, E · 2.3star
Valley City State University
58 miles, E · 2.3star
University of Mary
77 miles, NW · 3.2star

Hospitals

Airports

Jamestown Regional Airport
30 miles, E · 1star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
77 miles, NW · 1.4star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
88 miles, S · 1star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
104 miles, NE · 1star