McLean
6.9
High score (8-10)
McLean County is in central North Dakota with Washburn as the county seat and Garrison as the larger population center. Garrison sits on Lake Sakakawea — one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the country — which drives a real recreational economy: fishing walleye on Sakakawea is a serious pursuit that draws anglers from across the Midwest and beyond. The lake traffic normalizes outsiders and the county has more visitor infrastructure than most ND counties.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Washburn has about 1,400 people, Garrison around 1,400, and the county overall is around 10,000. The lake recreation economy is genuine and helps the social atmosphere, but the permanent population is still relatively small. The summer months are the window for social activity here — winter is quiet.
Lower score (below 6)
McLean County outside the Lake Sakakawea recreation season is a standard agricultural North Dakota county with the limitations that implies. Garrison in January is not the same as Garrison in July. The population is manageable but thin for a destination social trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in McLean, NorthDakota?
$55k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in McLean, NorthDakota?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in McLean, NorthDakota?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in McLean, NorthDakota?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in McLean, NorthDakota?
Local women avg 29.5