Rolette County, ND at a glance
Median household income
$59,517$4,960 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Rolette County, ND?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Rolette County, ND? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Rolette County, ND, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $722 | $8,664 | $28,880 | 14.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $727 | $8,724 | $29,080 | 14.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $954 | $11,448 | $38,160 | 19.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,318 | $15,816 | $52,720 | 26.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,600 | $19,200 | $64,000 | 32.3% |
What a typical income covers in Rolette County, ND
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $59,517 a year ($4,960 a month before tax).
What $59,517 leaves after North Dakota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Dakota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in North Dakota
Living in Rolette County, ND: common questions
What is the median household income in Rolette County, ND?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Rolette County, ND is $59,517 per year (approximately $4,960 per month).
What is the average rent in Rolette County, ND?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $722 for a studio, $727 for one bedroom, $954 for two, $1,318 for three and $1,600 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Rolette County, ND expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for North Dakota is 89.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Rolette County, ND?
To keep a $954 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,160 a year, or $3,180 a month. That is 64% of what the typical household in Rolette County, ND earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Rolette County, ND?
On the local median income of $59,517 ($4,960 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,480 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,488 for everything else and $992 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $954 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Rolette County, ND?
Homes in North Dakota paid 14.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $127. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.