McKenzie County , North Dakota

Population: 14,280 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $88,289 Home $357,300 Rent $1,153/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 14,280 residents, McKenzie County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Dakota and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in McKenzie County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$88,289
Median Income
household
$357,300
Home Value
median
$1,153/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $88,289
Per Capita Income $48,665
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Median Home Value $357,300
Median Gross Rent $1,153/mo
Owner Occupied 55.1%
Renter Occupied 44.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 14,280
Median Age 31.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.1%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
15.0%
Smoking
31.3%
High Blood Pressure
23.9%
No Physical Activity
20.5%
Depression
40.1%
Insufficient Sleep
71.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 25.0  ·  25th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
33.14
🔥 Wildfire
77.35
❄️ Winter Storm
87.65
🌍 Earthquake
7.76
☀️ Drought
31.04

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