Bowdon, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 137 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 
Males: 65  (47.5%)
Females: 72  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58418

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $22,375 in 2000)
Bowdon $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,845 (it was $24,843 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $40,569 (it was $12,300 in 2000)
Bowdon:

$40,569
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $60,636; detached houses: $63,063; mobile homes: $42,317
March 2022 cost of living index in Bowdon: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.8%

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  • Races in Bowdon, ND (2022)
    • 19598.5%White alone
    • 10.5%Two or more races



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Bowdon, North Dakota as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bowdon is 163 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.7%), German Russian (5.2%), American (4.1%), European (4.1%), Northern European (2.1%), Norwegian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1811 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 537 people per square mile   (low).

Bowdon, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.4%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bowdon city:

1.7% ($214)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (67.8 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (353.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (707.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hurdsfield, ND (3.2 miles),
Fessenden, ND (3.6 miles ),
Sykeston, ND (3.8 miles),
Cathay, ND (3.9 miles),
Goodrich, ND (4.4 miles),
Hamberg, ND (4.7 miles),
Heimdal, ND (4.7 miles),
Robinson, ND (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 47.47 N, Longitude: 99.71 W

Area code: 701

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

Bowdon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $12,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $77,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Bowdon, ND residents
Average permit cost in Bowdon, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Bowdon, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (23.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.6%)
  • Food (14.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.3%)
  • Truck transportation (9.3%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (28.6%)
  • Food (21.4%)
  • Truck transportation (14.3%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (40.0%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (20.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (13.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Bowdon, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (10.7%)
  • Food processing workers (10.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.1%)
  • Financial managers (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (20.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.7%)

Average climate in Bowdon, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bowdon-area historical tornado activity is near North Dakota state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Bowdon city center killed one person and injured 26 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/15/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bowdon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 29% 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 562.2 miles away from Bowdon center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 214.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 225.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 373.9 miles away from Bowdon center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 204.4 miles away from Bowdon center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 453.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wells County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 10, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bowdon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bowdon:

  • 4TH CORPORATION-FESSENDEN (Hospital, about 14 miles away; FESSENDEN, ND)

Airports located in Bowdon:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bowdon:

  • Bismarck State College (about 69 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 72 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 92 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • University of North Dakota (about 127 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 143 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 145 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 145 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bowdon: Bowdon Fire Department (A), Bowdon Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wells 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 Bowdon and their reported violations in the past:

BOWDON CITY OF (Population served: 131, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-04-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-04-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-17-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-26-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chloramine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-01-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-01-2014), St Public Notif received (AUG-18-2014)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-20-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-20-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-07-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chloramine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-01-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-04-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chloramine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-30-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-30-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-20-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chloramine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-01-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-01-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (NOV-20-2013)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

1.7 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

48.1%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

1.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Bowdon (2011 data):

  • Bank Forward: Bowdon Paying And Receiving Branch at 65 Main Street, branch established on 1966/10/28. Info updated 2010/08/27: Bank assets: $472.4 mil, Deposits: $374.8 mil, headquarters in Hannaford, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Security State Bank Holding Company
  • First International Bank & Trust: Bowdon Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1966/05/16. Info updated 2008/06/03: Bank assets: $1,088.7 mil, Deposits: $962.1 mil, headquarters in Watford City, ND, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: Watford City Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bowdon:

Marital status in Bowdon, ND
  • Never married: 32.9%
  • Now married: 48.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Bowdon:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bowdon, ND (based on Wells County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,5259
Evangelical Protestant1,19216
Catholic9734
None517-
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: 7
This county:

16.42 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

9.39 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

21.12 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

8.3%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.5%
State:

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 2$548
Totals for Government 0$0 2$548

Bowdon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $106,000 ($773.72)
    General - Other: $52,000 ($379.56)
    Regular Highways: $26,000 ($189.78)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($21.90)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($14.60)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.30)

Bowdon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $7,000 ($51.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($14.60)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $7,000 ($51.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000 ($635.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($80.29)
    General Local Government Support: $10,000 ($72.99)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($58.39)

Bowdon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $171,000 ($1248.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bowdon:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KHND (1470 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, ND; Owner: THREE WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bowdon:

  • KYNU (98.3 FM; CARRINGTON, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 302 41st Ave Ne (Lat: 47.458389 Lon: -99.671056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN356
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Jon Reis, ~0.2 Miles Southeast Of The Intersection Of 39th Ave Ne And Railway Street (Lat: 47.464111 Lon: -99.713278), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 38103 m, Overall height: 128 m, Registrant: Impact7g, Inc., Jreis@impact7g.Com, Suite B, Johns-ton, Phone: (515) 473-6256

  • Jon Reis, ~ 0.1 Miles Ne Of Highway 200 And 39th Avenue (Lat: 47.459000 Lon: -99.713194), Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38103 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: At&t Mobility Service, Ms9554@att.Com, Suite 350, Bloom-ington, Phone: (952) 656-9173

  • Jon Reis, ~ 0.1 Miles Ne Of The Intersection Of Highway 200 And 39th Avenue Ne, Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38103 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Impact7g, Inc., Jreis@impact7g.Com, , Johns-ton, Phone: (515) 473-6256

  • Jon H Reis, ~0.2 Miles Southeast Of The Intersection Of 39th Ave Ne And Railway Street (Lat: 47.464111 Lon: -99.713278), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 38103 m, Overall height: 128 m, Registrant: Impact7g, Inc., Jreis@impact7g.Com, Suite B, Johns-ton, Phone: (515) 473-6256

  • Jon Reis, ~ 0.1 Miles Ne Of The Intersection Of Highway 200 And 39th Avenue Ne (Lat: 47.459000 Lon: -99.713194), Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38103 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Impact7g, Inc., Jreis@impact7g.Com, , Johns-ton, Phone: (515) 473-6256


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 39915, N39915, N-39915, Serial Number: 28-7990019, Airworthiness Date: 08/08/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 08/08/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): Buchmiller Aviation Inc, 366 43rd Ave Se, Bowdon, ND 58418
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 57323, N57323, N-57323, Serial Number: 28-7415040, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/10/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 04/23/2009
    Registrant (Corporation): Buchmiller Aviation Inc, 366 43rd Ave Se, Bowdon, ND 58418
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8766E, N8766E, N-8766E, Serial Number: 28R-7635213, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 03/04/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Buchmiller Aviation Inc, 366 43rd Ave Se, Bowdon, ND 58418
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66967, N66967, N-66967, Serial Number: 15281694, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/29/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 03/08/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Jim Pryor And Associates LLC, 143 Chester Ave W, Bowdon, ND 58418
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/17/2019, Exported to: Canada

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bowdon, ND
  • 69.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.1%Electricity
  • 14.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bowdon, ND
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bowdon compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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