Lisbon Opera House · National Register of Historic Places
Lisbon’s story
146 years in pictures
5 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Lisbon is settled
LisbonND
A town of 2,259, settled in 1880. A typical home worth about $175K.
Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
2,259
+2.3% since 2010
Typical home
$175K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
43.4
years
Jobs based here
1,003
Balanced
What makes Lisbon stand out
The 3 things Lisbon does most differently from other towns.
Lisbon’s report card
Now in Lisbon
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Live in Lisbon? Is a B+ for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Lisbon’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →34°
Clear
H 61° · L 43°
Local news
All →- Lisbon vs Kindred - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/12/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- May-Port CG vs Lisbon - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- May-Port CG vs Lisbon - Boys Middle School Football 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lisbon. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Lisbon home is worth about $175K
The typical Lisbon home is worth about $175,000, up 2.2% in a year, 40% below the North Dakota typical home.
$175KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lisbon$175K
North Dakota$292K
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
75
paid flood claims since 1978
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Lisbon’s public schools outperform 70% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Lisbon’s kids attend outperform 70% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Elementary School | PK–4 | 222 | B+ |
| Lisbon Middle School | 5–8 | 197 | B |
| Lisbon High School | 9–12 | 182 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ND on state testsAll 3 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lisbon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring31–54°
Summer57–80°
Fall34–56°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Lisbon
About one in 3 of Lisbon’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Gwinner (22%), Fargo (10%) and West Fargo (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
34%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lisbon34%
Gwinner22%
Fargo10%
West Fargo4%
Valley City4%
15 mi
median commute distance
1,003
jobs based in Lisbon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Lisbon
Lisbon's reported crime rate is well below North Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lisbon0.9
North Dakota2.6
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lisbon8.8
North Dakota17.1
U.S.17.7
2
violent crimes reported in 2024
19
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
2.6% of Lisbon is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
2.6%conserved
2.6%
conserved · 38 of 1,467 acres
2.4 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandager Park | 0.4 mi | 30 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Lisbon beats the North Dakota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Dakota
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Lisbon | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 6.1% |
Lisbon Area Health Services
0.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
16th
percentile among ND towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Landmarks
5 places in Lisbon on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Lisbon
5 notable people were born in Lisbon.
About Lisbon
City in North Dakota, United States
Lisbon is a city in and the county seat of Ransom County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,204 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1880
- Population
- 2,204
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,083 ft
- ZIP code
- 58054
- Area code
- 701
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