Tower City: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Tower City center on a median $108,958 (1.4× higher than Cass County median $75,555; 1.4× higher than North Dakota median $76,657), with homes at a median value of $187,500. The surrounding county supports 4,474 jobs (avg $51,625).
- $78,727 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs North Dakota $97,875).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $108,958 — above the North Dakota median ($71,780). Poverty rate 7.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 8.7% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $5,010 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $394,420 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $78,727 (vs North Dakota $97,875) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $122,735 |
| Median Household Income | $108,958 (vs North Dakota $71,780) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $108,958 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 23.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 4,474 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $230,973,231 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,625 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 417,500 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 111 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 2,400 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 21.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Grain, Crop Totals, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 344 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 3,410 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 143,885 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 7 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Buffalo Food Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 5.7 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | JAMESTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $82,258,694 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,579.35 (vs North Dakota $9,332) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 10,853 people (vs North Dakota 40,094) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Pct Walked | 8.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.5 years (vs North Dakota 33.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 30.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12