Minot
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Minot, a welcoming city in north-central North Dakota, blends small-town charm with lively cultural offerings. Its historic downtown, active arts community, and family-friendly parks make it a comfortable stop for all types of travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
48,377
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.23°, -101.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,273
Local Cost
$1,257
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.7°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-41.1°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
487 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MOT
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.