Lehr: Economy & Jobs
Lehr reports a median household income of $48,036 (1.3× below McIntosh County median $64,419; 1.6× below North Dakota median $76,657), with homes at a median value of $46,300. The surrounding county supports 638 jobs (avg $40,546).
- $55,587 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs North Dakota $97,875).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $48,036 — below the North Dakota median ($71,780). Poverty rate 18.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $850 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $47,249 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $55,587 (vs North Dakota $97,875) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $43,681 |
| Median Household Income | $48,036 (vs North Dakota $71,780) |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
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 | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $48,036 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 24% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 23.8% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 11.40 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 638 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $25,855,086 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $40,546 |
| 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 19,697 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 6,565.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Grain, Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 67 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 440 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 14,058 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
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 (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Streeter Coop Oil Co |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 7.6 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 | $11,288,042 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,017.08 (vs North Dakota $9,332) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,876 people (vs North Dakota 40,094) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 59.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 16.7% |
| Pct Walked | 23.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 60.8 years (vs North Dakota 33.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.9% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12