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Tolna, ND

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Affordability Score: 58/100

Population: 442 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Tolna, ND aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 442 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (58/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $67,083, median home value of , median rent of $782 per month, and 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $873 per month (studio $732, 1BR $745, 3BR $1,214, 4BR $1,464). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,350 per year, consuming 15% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Tolna, ND include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 5.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$67,083
Median household income
Education F
18.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$873/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$10,350/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$67,083
▲ 8% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,092
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$782/mo
Owner Occupied
66.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$873/mo
▼ 27% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$732
1BR
$745
2BR
$873
3BR
$1,214
4BR
$1,464

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
▼ 11 ppt vs national
High School+
40.4%
Median Age
38.4
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,350/yr
15% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,458/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,762/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,495/yr

What This Means

Tolna, ND receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 442. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Tolna, ND affordable?
Tolna, ND receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $67,083.
What is the cost of living in Tolna?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $782/mo. 2BR fair market rent $873/mo. Infant childcare $10,350/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →