The Town FilesLangdon, North Dakota
City in Cavalier County · population 1,909 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,900
- Household income
- $64,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- -5° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 49.1
Langdon is a city of 1,909 people in Cavalier County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $135,900, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks hipper than 97% of North Dakota towns, more walkable than 81% of North Dakota towns, better for retirees than 80% of North Dakota towns.
How Langdon 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 Langdon is worth $135,900, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $64,286, which is more affordable than 76% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $786 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Langdon | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,900 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $786 | $775 |
| Median household income | $64,286 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Langdon
| People | Langdon | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.8% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 87.3% |
Weather in Langdon
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows -5.0°F. About 20.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.3 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 200 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Langdon since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 9, 2017 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 19, 2003.
Severe weather in Cavalier County since 1996
Cavalier County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Flood | DR-4323: Flooding |
| July 12, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4128: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cavalier County
Cavalier County had 1,232 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,941 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Langdon itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Langdon
2 public schools with 435 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANGDON AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 240 | 11.4 |
| LANGDON AREA HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 195 | 10.8 |
Towns near Langdon
- Walhalla, ND23.6 mi · 893 people · home $93,000
Langdon questions
Is Langdon, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Langdon scores better for retirees than 80% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 45%. 26.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.1).
How much does a house cost in Langdon?
The median owner-occupied home in Langdon is valued at $135,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,286, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $786 a month.
What is the weather like in Langdon?
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows -5.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.8 inches of precipitation a year and 47.3 inches of snow.
Does Langdon get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Langdon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 9, 2017. 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)