Courtenay, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 38 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.3%
 
Males: 18  (49.1%)
Females: 20  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

62.2 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58426

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,568 (it was $25,938 in 2000)
Courtenay:

$49,568
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,915 (it was $19,276 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,849 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Courtenay:

$92,849
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $223,490; detached houses: $242,232; townhouses or other attached units: $191,089; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $152,003; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $367,800; mobile homes: $44,975
March 2022 cost of living index in Courtenay: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Norwegian (75.0%), Czechoslovakian (12.5%), German (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1525 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 86 people per square mile   (very low).

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3 residents are foreign born (5.7% North America).

This city:

5.7%
North Dakota:

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

1.4% ($342)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (86.4 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (298.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (652.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wimbledon, ND (2.5 miles ),
Kensal, ND (3.1 miles),
Spiritwood Lake, ND (3.2 miles),
Sutton, ND (3.7 miles),
Leal, ND (3.8 miles),
Glenfield, ND (4.0 miles),
Buchanan, ND (4.1 miles),
Pingree, ND (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 47.22 N, Longitude: 98.57 W

Area code: 701

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

Courtenay satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Courtenay, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Courtenay-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.8 miles away from the Courtenay city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/18/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.9 miles away from the city center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Courtenay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 8% 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 609.5 miles away from the city 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 161.4 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 212.1 miles away from Courtenay center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 152.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 128.2 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 411.0 miles away from Courtenay center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stutsman County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 22, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports located in Courtenay:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Courtenay:

  • University of North Dakota (about 85 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 87 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 89 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 89 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • University of Mary (about 109 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 110 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 114 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Courtenay Rural Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Stutsman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.9%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Courtenay:

Marital status in Courtenay, ND
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 61.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Courtenay:

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Courtenay, ND (based on Stutsman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,09920
Catholic2,6636
Evangelical Protestant2,65421
Other3052
None7,379-
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: 5
Stutsman County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Stutsman County:

4.40 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

11.73 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Stutsman County:

7.7%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Stutsman County:

29.4%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.9%
North Dakota:

13.0%
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 4$2,130
Totals for Government 0$0 4$2,130

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $14,000 ($368.42)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $9,000 ($236.84)
    Water Utilities: $7,000 ($184.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($157.89)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($131.58)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($131.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($105.26)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($105.26)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($78.95)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($52.63)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($26.32)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($26.32)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($52.63)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($26.32)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $9,000 ($236.84)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($236.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($52.63)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($26.32)
    Other: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($52.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $14,000 ($368.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($78.95)
    Highways: $3,000 ($78.95)
    Other: $2,000 ($52.63)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($473.68)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($210.53)
    Other Selective Sales: $2,000 ($52.63)
    Other License: $2,000 ($52.63)

Courtenay government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $138,000 ($3631.58)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $123,000 ($3236.84)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($394.74)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($394.74)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $43,000 ($1131.58)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,000 ($868.42)

Strongest AM radio stations in Courtenay:

  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KQDJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Courtenay:

  • KYNU (98.3 FM; CARRINGTON, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQDJ-FM (101.1 FM; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXGT (95.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Courtenay:

  • KJRR (Channel 7; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KXJB-TV (Channel 4; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF FARGO LLC)
  • KCSI-LP (Channel 32; WINDSOR, ETC., ND; Owner: CABLE SERVICES, INC.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Courtenay)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1.25 Mi N .75 Mi W (Lat: 47.240278 Lon: -98.585944), Call Sign: KNDP210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.825 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2022, Expiration Date: 08/06/2032, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 S, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • Us Hwy 20 2 1/2 Mi N (Lat: 47.255556 Lon: -98.558722), Call Sign: KTE772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.020 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2012, Expiration Date: 10/04/2022, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2022, Registrant: Jamestown Communications Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 S, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 8 Mi S Of (Lat: 47.109722 Lon: -98.560111), Call Sign: KWZ305,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2014, Expiration Date: 06/19/2024, Registrant: Jamestown Communications Inc., 2703 Hiway 281 South, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 88th Avenue Se And 17th Street Se (Lat: 47.164778 Lon: -98.634167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WROK460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9200.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2021, Expiration Date: 10/27/2031, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • COURTENAY R, South Edge Of (Lat: 47.218861 Lon: -98.566750), Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: WSL60,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/1984, Expiration Date: 12/05/1997, Cancellation Date: 12/05/1997, Registrant: Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 S 19th St 2 Central Prk Plaza, Omaha, NE 68102


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1730F, N1730F, N-1730F, Serial Number: 17255125, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 09/28/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 8720 20th St Se, Courtenay, ND 58426
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8677H, N8677H, N-8677H, Serial Number: 1462, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 04/11/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Robert J Sprague, 8720 20th St Se, Courtenay, ND 58426
  • Aircraft: STINSON HW75 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 23755, N23755, N-23755, Serial Number: 7215, Year manufactured: 1939, Certificate Issue Date: 05/11/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Donald W January, Po Box 144, Courtenay, ND 58426
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/18/2017

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Courtenay, ND
  • 56.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 44.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Courtenay 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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