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Horace, ND

Horace, ND.

Population: 5,636 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Horace, ND is $420,155 — up 2.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,838/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,155

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,155
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+39.7%
All-time peak (2022-11)
$439,956
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
66
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,838/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
HORACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, HORACE HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
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
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.7 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Moderate air quality
166
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Ellig Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hector International Airport (FAR) (15 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)
17
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+476 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,006
Housing built before 1970
5.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,802
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
91.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,358
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
720

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

How it compares

HoraceState medianUS median
Median home value$420,155$247,781$289,727
Typical rent$1,838/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,802$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 Horace, ND?
$420,155.
What is typical rent in Horace, ND?
Typical rent: $1,838/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Horace, ND?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Horace, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Horace, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Horace, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Horace, ND?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Horace, ND?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Horace, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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