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Mandan.
About
Life in Mandan
Mandan is a community of 24,293 people in North Dakota. The median household income is $71,780, median rent runs about $1,083 per month, and median home values are around $259,800. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Mandan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Mandan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mandan, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (22.6%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.9%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above ND average
Rent, home values, and income in Mandan
In Mandan, rent runs 14% above the ND average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,874
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $348,664 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ND
Unemployment in Mandan
Unemployment in Morton County, which includes Mandan, is close to the ND average.
Unemployment rate
Mandan: Morton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Mandan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.6 min avg
How Mandan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mandan, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
Regional airport · few flights310k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 22% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mandan runs 22% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
256.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,001.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mandan Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
49.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Morton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Morton County, which includes Mandan, the most common type is hail, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 10 | Hail | $915,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2022 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 20 | Drought | $778,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Hail | $205,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Hail | $195,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $486,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Morton County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Burleigh County, ND (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Mandan) is typically good — 285 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
285
per year
Moderate Days
68
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Burleigh County, ND (22 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 6°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mandan has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 6°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/30°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/32°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/6°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
50.5"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
184
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
75
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 3°F | 0.38" |
| Feb | 27°F | 6°F | 0.40" |
| Mar | 40°F | 18°F | 0.59" |
| Apr | 54°F | 30°F | 1.27" |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 2.59" |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.44" |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.24" |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 2.19" |
| Sep | 72°F | 46°F | 1.64" |
| Oct | 56°F | 32°F | 1.47" |
| Nov | 40°F | 19°F | 0.63" |
| Dec | 27°F | 8°F | 0.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mandan
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mandan's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Bismarck
CHI St Alexius Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Bismarck
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mandan
Mandan's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mandan (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,839 students · in-state tuition $6,037 · 52% graduate · median earnings $57,900 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mandan
Mandan has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mandan
Morton Mandan Public Library
609 W. Main St., Mandan
Cities Near Mandan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mandan FAQ
Is Mandan, North Dakota affordable?⌄
Mandan's median rent is $1,083/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,780/year. Median home value is $259,800.
Is Mandan, North Dakota safe?⌄
Mandan's violent crime rate was 257 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2002 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mandan, North Dakota?⌄
Morton County, which includes Mandan, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mandan, North Dakota?⌄
The cost of living in Mandan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,083/month and median household income is $71,780/year. The median home value is $259,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mandan, North Dakota?⌄
The average commute in Mandan is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from