The Town FilesLisbon, North Dakota
City in Ransom County · population 2,204 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,100
- Household income
- $64,327
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 43.4
Lisbon is a city of 2,204 people in Ransom County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $192,100, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks more walkable than 95% of North Dakota towns, hipper than 95% of North Dakota towns, better for retirees than 93% of North Dakota towns.
How Lisbon 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 Lisbon is worth $192,100, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $64,327, which is more affordable than 28% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $649 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lisbon | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,100 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $649 | $775 |
| Median household income | $64,327 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lisbon
| People | Lisbon | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 16.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 15.7 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.1% | 87.3% |
Weather in Lisbon
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows -0.3°F. About 22.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.7 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lisbon since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 14, 2010 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 24, 1991.
Severe weather in Ransom County since 1996
Ransom County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4888: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 15, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4760: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| February 5, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4686: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ransom County
Ransom County had 1,997 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,719 a year. Unemployment was 1.5% in 2023; in Lisbon itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Lisbon
3 public schools with 612 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 221 | 13.0 |
| LISBON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 206 | 12.9 |
| LISBON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 185 | 12.3 |
Towns near Lisbon
- Enderlin, ND13.3 mi · 881 people · home $148,600
- Gwinner, ND14.4 mi · 924 people · home $172,100
- Milnor, ND16.5 mi · 624 people · home $152,500
- Forman, ND23.3 mi · 509 people · home $128,100
- Oakes, ND28.2 mi · 1,798 people · home $159,700
- LaMoure, ND29.7 mi · 764 people · home $151,900
Lisbon questions
Is Lisbon, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lisbon scores better for retirees than 93% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 44%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Lisbon?
The median owner-occupied home in Lisbon is valued at $192,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,327, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $649 a month.
What is the weather like in Lisbon?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows -0.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.3 inches of precipitation a year and 46.7 inches of snow.
Does Lisbon get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lisbon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 14, 2010. 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)