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Rugby, ND
City in Pierce County, North Dakota.
Population
2,481
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,086
ZIP codes
0
Rugby and its ZIP codes
Rugby at a glance
- Rugby is about 95 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $50,365 a year, 34% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,800 (47% below North Dakota) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for Rugby, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rugby, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,365
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,269), Norwegian Americans (739), Irish Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Rugby.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,409
1,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.3M
FY 2026, $9,609 per person
How people get to work
Rugby, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rugby, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -4°F
21.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rugby, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Rugby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BartonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BaltaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KnoxCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WolfordCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| TownerCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| YorkCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| OrrinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Willow CityCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| RoletteCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| OverlyCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| EsmondCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| MyloCity | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| LeedsCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| BantryCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rugby, ND in?
- Rugby is in Pierce County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Rugby, ND?
- About 2,481 people live in Rugby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rugby?
- Nearby places include Barton (13 mi), Balta (14 mi), Knox (14 mi), Wolford (16 mi), Towner (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023