The Town FilesLaMoure, North Dakota
City in LaMoure County · population 764 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,900
- Household income
- $71,339
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 49.0
LaMoure is a city of 764 people in LaMoure County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $151,900, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of North Dakota towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of North Dakota towns, easier by car than 96% of North Dakota towns.
How LaMoure 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 LaMoure is worth $151,900, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $71,339, which is more affordable than 76% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 72.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | LaMoure | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $922 | $775 |
| Median household income | $71,339 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.2% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in LaMoure
| People | LaMoure | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 87.3% |
Weather in LaMoure
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows -0.4°F. About 24.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.5 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of LaMoure since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 17, 2011 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 15, 1978.
Severe weather in LaMoure County since 1996
LaMoure County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4760: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| 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 |
| July 9, 2020 | Flood | DR-4553: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in LaMoure County
LaMoure County had 1,406 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,019 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in LaMoure itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in LaMoure
3 public schools with 280 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAMOURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 149 | 10.6 |
| LAMOURE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 108 | 8.3 |
| LAMOURE COLONY SCHOOL | K-8 | 23 | 7.7 |
Towns near LaMoure
- Oakes, ND18.1 mi · 1,798 people · home $159,700
- Edgeley, ND19.8 mi · 585 people · home $110,700
- Ellendale, ND26.7 mi · 1,125 people · home $116,100
- Lisbon, ND29.7 mi · 2,204 people · home $192,100
LaMoure questions
Is LaMoure, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, LaMoure scores better for retirees than 96% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 90%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in LaMoure?
The median owner-occupied home in LaMoure is valued at $151,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,339, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in LaMoure?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows -0.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.7 inches of precipitation a year and 45.5 inches of snow.
Does LaMoure get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of LaMoure since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 17, 2011. 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)