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Alexander, ND

Alexander, ND.

Population: 1,089 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alexander, ND is $336,281 — up 9.4% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$336,281

Median home value

+9.4%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$336,281
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$336,281
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
277
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
298

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site (39 mi)
National parks include
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Watford City Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,003
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,413
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,419
Average weekly wage
$1,920
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlexanderState medianUS median
Median home value$336,281$247,781$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,413$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Alexander, ND?
$336,281.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alexander, ND?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Alexander, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alexander, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alexander, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alexander, ND?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Alexander, ND?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alexander, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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