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Rugby, ND

Founded 1886Pierce CountyElev. 472 m
Population
2,555
Median home
$147,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Rugby

Rugby is home to roughly 2,555 residents. Rugby was founded in 1886 and sits in Pierce County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $50,580. Homes carry a median value of $147,800, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.7%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,555
Median age
40.4
Median household income
$50,580
Per-capita income
$37,488
Poverty rate
14.9%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
Unemployment
0.8%
Avg. commute
11.2 min
Work from home
6.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.1%
Sales & office16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.3%
Service14.4%
Production, transportation & material moving8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$147,800
Median gross rent
$829/mo
Owner-occupied
73.3%
Median year built
1971
Households
1,201
Avg. household size
2.01

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Rugby has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading85%
Math85%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RUGBY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
RUGBY ELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
RUGBY ELY VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUGBY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime90% below national
Rugby40
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime65% below national
Rugby688
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rugby Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rugby.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Pierce County
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
DroughtVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
HailVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rugby is in Pierce County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rugby was founded in 1886 and sits in Pierce County. Elevation ~472 m.

Map of Rugby
Rugby, ND
Where Rugby is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonRugby
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pierce County CourthouseUS Post Office--RugbyGreat Northern Passenger DepotSt. Paul's Episcopal Church
Notable people from Rugby
Don GaetzHarald BredesenMary KiffmeyerSamuel KirkChris TuchschererDee L. BrownMarvin NelsonNichi FarnhamJon Nelson
People searches in Rugby
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Nearby cities
Rolla (37 mi)Cando (37 mi)Bottineau (38 mi)Harvey (41 mi)Surrey (53 mi)Devils Lake (54 mi)

Common questions

Rugby — frequently asked

What is the population of Rugby, North Dakota?
Rugby has a population of about 2,555, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rugby?
The median home value in Rugby is $147,800, and the median gross rent is $829/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rugby safe? What is the crime rate?
Rugby Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 40 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rugby face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pierce County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Rugby?
Rugby has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rugby?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Rugby. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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