Nestled in the far northeastern corner of North Dakota, Langdon is home to nearly 2,000 people. The economy of the town is largely driven by agriculture and related industries, like transportation. Langdon is also the county seat of Cavalier County, which diversifies its employment base and adds stability to the local economy. In 2009, the median income for households in Langdon was $38,659, up from $28,839 in 2000. The local Langdon, North Dakota business directory indicates that seed production and cleaning is a primary agricultural activity in the region. While the national unemployment rate as of 2011 is 10 percent, the rate is just 2 percent in Langdon.
The median single-family home value was $$67,428 in 2009, while the median rent was $380 per month. The cost of living in Langdon is low, just 77 percent of the average within the U.S. Despite its small size, the town has plenty of retail stores and restaurants from which to choose, many of which are in the Langdon, North Dakota yellow pages. The town has several motels and hotels, a public swimming pool, movie theater and nearby campgrounds. A county museum sits in Langdon and offers visitors exhibits of the history of the county. The Langdon area has a hospital and clinic that operates in Langdon.
The weather in the Langdon area has comfortable summers, with infrequent heat waves. Winters are cold and frequent snowfall is not uncommon. The coldest temperatures occur in January, with lows dipping below zero on some occasions. The summer growing season is short, but ample daylight, coupled with fertile soil, assure gardeners and farmers bountiful and diverse crops.
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
