Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The best of Larimore’s subject grades is an A− for civic life. Larimore’s median age is 53.1 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Larimore. Only 6 of North Dakota’s 69 towns score lower on the outdoors. Larimore has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Avalon Theater and Larimore City Hall. Larimore has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Larimore beats most towns.
Larimore City HallIn a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Dakota), ordered by how far Larimore is from typical.
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Census counts: 553 in 1890, a peak of 1,714 in 1960, 1,260 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 1890 and 2 maps from 1936 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Larimore, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Larimore.
Most working residents leave Larimore for work: only 12% work in town. Larimore’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 16 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Jobs based in Larimore fell to 247 in 2023, 69 fewer than in 2013.
| Larimore | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 39% | 8% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Larimore 44 school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larimore Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 212 | A+ |
| Larimore High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 204 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ND on state tests and graduation
Larimore beats the North Dakota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Larimore. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Larimore.
| Larimore | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Larimore | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.8% | 64.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Larimore has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Larimore is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Larimore home is worth about $233,000, up 13% in a year, 20% below the North Dakota typical home. 78% of Larimore households own their home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Larimore; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Larimore residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Where Larimore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Larimore on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Larimore.
City in North Dakota, United States
Larimore is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is located three miles south of the junction of U.S. Route 2 and North Dakota Highway 18. Larimore is part of the Greater Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,260 at the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
3 notable people were born here, including Clint Hill and LeRoy Mason.
