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Mapleton, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population1,243
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density318people per mi²
Median Age32.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B-
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

101/100

1% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Mapleton, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$35k
Comfortable $55k$82k
Luxury $128k+$198k+
Elite (Top 5%) $150k+$233k+
Affordability Ratio

143%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B-
Hood Index scan area
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Limited data for this area

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

9mi

Airport

West Fargo Muni Airport-D54

6.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Fargo, ND

10.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 7.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 27.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range6Nearest 4.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$116k+7.4%
55% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
118% above US avg
College Educated
42.3%
21% above US avg
WFH
12.6%
12% below US avg
Homeownership
95.7%
46% above US avg
Median Home
$286k
1% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 68% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−15.0%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.18 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.61 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−33.8%
Burglary
1.97 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.68 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.46 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Mapleton, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season156 days194 frost-free
Annual Rainfall24.9"
Elevation906 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1221 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair318/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 146 mi · coast 1167 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$81.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMinneapolis430k people are 225 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital176 miBismarck, ND
Nearest Prison10 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:54:57.000Z

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