The Town FilesCrosby, North Dakota
City in Divide County · population 1,065 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,400
- Household income
- $82,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 56.3
Crosby is a city of 1,065 people in Divide County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $115,400, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of North Dakota towns, more upscale than 88% of North Dakota towns, better for young professionals than 70% of North Dakota towns.
How Crosby ranks
Percentile among North Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crosby is worth $115,400, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $82,500, which is more affordable than 96% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crosby | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,400 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $900 | $775 |
| Median household income | $82,500 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.7% | — |
Who lives in Crosby
| People | Crosby | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.0% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 12.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 8.6 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 87.3% |
Weather in Crosby
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 0.0°F. About 16.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.7 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crosby since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 14, 1950 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 4, 2015.
Severe weather in Divide County since 1996
Divide County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4934: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4613: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Divide County
Divide County had 697 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,322 a year. Unemployment was 1.2% in 2023; in Crosby itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Crosby
2 public schools with 365 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVIDE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 213 | 11.2 |
| DIVIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 152 | 9.5 |
Crosby questions
Is Crosby, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crosby scores better for retirees than 90% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 57%. 37.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Crosby?
The median owner-occupied home in Crosby is valued at $115,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,500, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Crosby?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 0.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.1 inches of precipitation a year and 40.7 inches of snow.
Does Crosby get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crosby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 14, 1950. The typical North Dakota town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)