The Town FilesLarimore, North Dakota
City in Grand Forks County · population 1,260 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,900
- Household income
- $87,546
- Jan low / Jul high
- -4° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 53.1
Larimore is a city of 1,260 people in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $203,900, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks easier by car than 100% of North Dakota towns, more upscale than 82% of North Dakota towns.
How Larimore 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 Larimore is worth $203,900, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $87,546, which is more affordable than 62% of North Dakota towns. 77.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Larimore | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,900 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | — | $775 |
| Median household income | $87,546 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.7% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Larimore
| People | Larimore | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 17.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 87.3% |
Weather in Larimore
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows -4.2°F. About 20.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.2 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 192 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Larimore since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 8, 2025 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 27, 2015.
Severe weather in Grand Forks County since 1996
Grand Forks County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4895: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| October 2, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4565: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Flood | DR-4553: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grand Forks County
Grand Forks County had 40,704 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,530 a year. Unemployment was 1.7% in 2023; in Larimore itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Larimore
2 public schools with 401 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARIMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 213 | 11.8 |
| LARIMORE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 188 | 15.7 |
Towns near Larimore
- Grand Forks AFB, ND11.4 mi · 2,002 people · home $9,999
- Northwood, ND12.6 mi · 982 people · home $208,200
- Hatton, ND20.4 mi · 712 people · home $140,800
- Grand Forks, ND25.0 mi · 59,166 people · home $249,900
- Thompson, ND26.0 mi · 1,101 people · home $281,900
- East Grand Forks, MN28.4 mi · 9,176 people · home $255,600
- Minto, ND29.0 mi · 616 people · home $109,300
Larimore questions
Is Larimore, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Larimore scores better for retirees than 60% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 53%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.1).
How much does a house cost in Larimore?
The median owner-occupied home in Larimore is valued at $203,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,546, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Larimore?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows -4.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.2 inches of precipitation a year and 46.2 inches of snow.
Does Larimore get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Larimore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 8, 2025. 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)