Ambrose, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 17 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.1%
 
Males: 11  (65.5%)
Females: (34.5%)
Median resident age:

61.7 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58833

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,638 (it was $56,250 in 2000)
Ambrose:

$69,638
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,658 (it was $19,679 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $51,700 in 2000)
Ambrose $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $74,018; detached houses: $73,757
March 2022 cost of living index in Ambrose: -12765.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.6%

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Ancestries: Norwegian (91.7%), Scottish (8.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2059 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 16 people per square mile   (very low).

Ambrose, North Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ambrose city:

0.5% ($250)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (194.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (554.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (909.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Crosby, ND (3.0 miles ),
Fortuna, ND (3.7 miles),
Noonan, ND (4.7 miles),
Alamo, ND (5.1 miles),
Wildrose, ND (5.1 miles),
Westby, MT (5.1 miles),
Larson, ND (5.4 miles),
Grenora, ND (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 48.95 N, Longitude: 103.48 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Ambrose, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ambrose, ND in 2022

Ambrose satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Ambrose, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Ambrose-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 455.3 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 595.0 miles away from Ambrose center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 453.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/29/1998 at 03:31:58, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.7 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 69.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/25/2014 at 22:45:38, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.8 miles away from Ambrose center
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 444.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Divide County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ambrose topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ambrose:

  • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; CROSBY, ND)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - CROSBY (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CROSBY, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ambrose:

  • Minot State University (about 112 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 193 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 200 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • University of North Dakota (about 303 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Black Hills State University (about 309 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 322 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Sheridan College (about 333 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ambrose Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Divide County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ambrose and their reported violations in the past:

AMBROSE COMMUNITY WELL (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

1.4 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

22.2%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ambrose:

Marital status in Ambrose, ND
  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 39.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 35.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ambrose:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.9
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ambrose, ND (based on Divide County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,1797
Catholic2072
Evangelical Protestant761
Other1-
None608-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Divide County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Divide County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

20.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Divide County:

27.7%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$815
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$408
Totals for Government 0$0 5$1,223

Ambrose government finances - Expenditure in 2012 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $7,000 ($411.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($235.29)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($176.47)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($176.47)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($58.82)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($58.82)

Ambrose government finances - Revenue in 2012 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $5,000 ($294.12)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($176.47)
    Royalties: $1,000 ($58.82)
    Rents: $1,000 ($58.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($529.41)
    Highways: $4,000 ($235.29)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($176.47)
    Other: $1,000 ($58.82)

Ambrose government finances - Cash and Securities in 2012 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($882.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ambrose:

  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KATQ (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLENTYWOOD, MT; Owner: RADIO INTERNAT'L-KATQ B/CAST ASSOC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KTGO (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TIOGA, ND; Owner: TIOGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Matt Dickson, 12750 105th St Nw, Type: 60.7, Structure height: 38023 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Great Plains Towers, LLC, Jdreyer@hemphill.Com, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 834-2200

  • Matt Dickson, 12750 105th St Nw (Lat: 48.937167 Lon: -103.497278), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 38023 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Great Plains Towers, LLC, Jdreyer@hemphill.Com, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 834-2200

  • Matt Dickson, 12750 105th St Nw (Lat: 48.937167 Lon: -103.497278), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 38023 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Great Plains Towers, LLC, Jdreyer@hemphill.Com, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 834-2200

  • Matt Dickson, 12750 105th St Nw (Lat: 48.937167 Lon: -103.497639), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 38023 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Great Plains Towers, LLC, Jdreyer@hemphill.Com, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 834-2200

  • Matt Dickson, 12750 105th St Nw (Lat: 48.937167 Lon: -103.497278), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 38023 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Great Plains Towers, LLC, Jdreyer@hemphill.Com, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 834-2200


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Lat: 48.960472 Lon: -103.469528, Call Sign: WQRU752,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.187 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2013, Expiration Date: 07/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2023, Certifier: Allan Wehrman, Registrant: Kotana Communications, Inc., 1819 1st Avenue, West, Williston, ND 58801, Phone: (701) 774-8001, Fax: (701) 774-1944, Email:

  • HAUGE 13-21 H, 104th Nw (Lat: 48.924250 Lon: -103.547889), Type: Upole, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQYZ777,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.300 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2017, Expiration Date: 03/14/2027, Certifier: Kevin Cooper, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • AMBROSE, 12725 Nd Hwy 5 (Lat: 48.908611 Lon: -103.492306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 33 m, Call Sign: WQVB293,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2014, Expiration Date: 12/12/2024, Certifier: Tim L Wilson, Registrant: Sagebrush Cellular, Inc., 61 Highway 13 South, Scobey, MT 59263-0600, Phone: (406) 783-5654, Fax: (406) 783-5283, Email:

  • AMBROSE, Main St (Lat: 48.957222 Lon: -103.481389), Type: Silo, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 13 m, Call Sign: WQXX867,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2016, Expiration Date: 07/11/2026, Certifier: Richard Wardell, Registrant: Tri County Telephone Association, Inc., 111 Fuller Rd, Basin, WY 82410-0310, Phone: (307) 568-2427, Email:

  • AMBROSE JCT, 3 Miles South Of (Lat: 48.910583 Lon: -103.492111), Overall height: 37.8 m, Call Sign: KBC45,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5997.10 MHz, 6026.70 MHz, 6115.70 MHz, 11685.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/17/1992, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/05/1997, Registrant: Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 S 19th St 2 Central Prk Plaza, Omaha, NE 68102


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ambrose, ND
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ambrose, ND
  • 57.1%Electricity
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ambrose compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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