Independent Living in North Dakota

North Dakota contains 55 independent living communities, with 168 total senior housing providers operating in the state. Costs of independent living communities in North Dakota generally range from $594 to $2,543 monthly, with average costs coming in around $20,493 annually. The monthly nationwide median cost is around $1,925.

The Fargo metropolitan area has the highest independent living costs in the state of North Dakota, with prices ranging between $1,128 per month and $2,530 per month and a median yearly cost of around $23,925. The lowest independent living costs in North Dakota are in the Grand Forks area. Here, they range from $650 to $2,888 per month, with a median annual cost of about $18,906.

The SeniorScore™ for North Dakota is 68. It contains a total population of 671,781, which makes it the 48th biggest state in the country. Among this population, around 34% are 55 years of age or older. The average life expectancy is around 79.5.

The mean income per household in North Dakota is $63,410, with median earnings of around $49,615. Those who reside in the state bring in roughly $27,254 on an individual basis. The general cost of living in the state is average and it currently has an unemployment rate of roughly 3.39%.

North Dakota generally has a very cold climate, with average temperatures around 40.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature is approximately 28.7 and the high temperature averages 51.6 degrees.

To read comprehensive information on the SeniorScore™ for North Dakota, please go to https://www.senioradvice.com/seniorscore/senior-living-in-north-dakota.

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