Fessenden, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 458 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.7%
Males: 231  (50.5%)
Females: 227  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58438.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,329 (it was $31,750 in 2000)
Fessenden:

$62,329
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,250 (it was $17,303 in 2000)

Fessenden city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,395 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Fessenden:

$66,395
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $77,635; detached houses: $82,793; mobile homes: $15,687

Median gross rent in 2022: $664.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fessenden: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.5%

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Ancestries: German (76.6%), Norwegian (12.9%), English (3.5%), German Russian (3.5%), Scottish (1.8%), Polish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1608 feet

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 1,010 people per square mile   (low).

Fessenden, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
North Dakota:

1.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $620 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,173 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (79.2 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (355.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (710.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hamberg, ND (3.1 miles),
Heimdal, ND (3.2 miles),
Cathay, ND (3.5 miles),
Bowdon, ND (3.6 miles),
Harvey, ND (4.1 miles ),
Sykeston, ND (4.1 miles),
Selz, ND (4.4 miles),
Hurdsfield, ND (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 47.65 N, Longitude: 99.63 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Fessenden, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fessenden, ND in 2022
Fessenden satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $91,200
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $91,200
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $38,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Fessenden, ND residents
Average permit cost in Fessenden, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Fessenden, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.8%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.6%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Social assistance (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
Most common occupations in Fessenden, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Top executives (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Child care workers (8.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)

Average climate in Fessenden, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Fessenden-area historical tornado activity is near North Dakota state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.7 miles away from the Fessenden 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 17.6 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fessenden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 24% 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 569.6 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 218.4 miles away from Fessenden center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 237.9 miles away from Fessenden center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 209.0 miles away from Fessenden center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 384.2 miles away from Fessenden center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 385.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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).
Fessenden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Fessenden:

  • 4TH CORPORATION-FESSENDEN (927 3RD ST NE)

Airports located in Fessenden:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fessenden:

  • Bismarck State College (about 81 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 84 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 88 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • University of North Dakota (about 121 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)

Public high school in Fessenden:

Public elementary/middle school in Fessenden:

See full list of schools located in Fessenden

Points of interest:

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

Hotels: Beiseker Mansion (1001 2nd Street Northeast), Additional B & B (1001 2nd Street Northeast), Aj's Motel-Off Sale (401 Highway 15).

Court: Wells County - Courthouse- Clerk Of Court Judge Of Co Court (Po Box 155).

Birthplace of: Norman Willmore - Politician.

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 Fessenden and their reported violations in the past:

CENTRAL PLAINS WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 3,499, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-15-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-15-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2006)
FESSENDEN CITY OF (Population served: 479, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-20-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.5%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Fessenden (2011 data):

  • First International Bank & Trust: Fessenden Branch at 78 South Main Street, branch established on 1900/05/15. 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 Fessenden:

Marital status in Fessenden, ND
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 45.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 29.4%

For population 25 years and over in Fessenden:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Fessenden
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fessenden, 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
Here:

21.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Wells County:

28.5%
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$1,568
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,050
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,618

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $232,000 ($506.55)
    General - Other: $96,000 ($209.61)
    Central Staff Services: $78,000 ($170.31)
    Regular Highways: $75,000 ($163.76)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($39.30)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($32.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($17.47)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($13.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($2.18)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $74,000 ($161.57)

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

  • Charges - Other: $1,000 ($2.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $233,000 ($508.73)
    General Revenue - Other: $25,000 ($54.59)
    Rents: $3,000 ($6.55)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($4.37)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($4.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $271,000 ($591.70)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $43,000 ($93.89)
    General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($82.97)
  • Tax - Property: $82,000 ($179.04)
    Other License: $10,000 ($21.83)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($4.37)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($2.18)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $821,000 ($1792.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fessenden:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KHND (1470 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, ND; Owner: THREE WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Fessenden fatal accident list:

Sep 12, 2020 02:30 PM, Us-15, Roberts Ave Ne, Lat: 47.645994, Lon: -99.623914, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 28, 1977 07:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.9mTotal length
  • $179,000Total costs
  • 285Total average daily traffic
  • 32Total average daily truck traffic
  • 285Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Fessenden)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Fessenden, ND)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KC0EEY, Licensee ID: L00230496, Grant Date: 09/21/2018, Expiration Date: 09/25/2028, Certifier: Ermalene A Baltrusch, Registrant: Ermalene A Baltrusch, Box 373, Fessenden, ND 58438

  • Call Sign: KI0NS, Previous Call Sign: KB0ZZQ, Licensee ID: L00230497, Grant Date: 01/07/2017, Expiration Date: 03/10/2027, Certifier: Lynn A Baltrusch, Registrant: Lynn A Baltrusch, Box 373 314 Hope Ave Ne, Fessenden, ND 58438-0373

  • Call Sign: WB6HEF, Licensee ID: L00229989, Grant Date: 06/10/2010, Expiration Date: 08/07/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/28/2012, Registrant: Curtis L Delzer, 218 Harriet Avenue, Fessenden, ND 58438-7300

  • Call Sign: WD0DFT, Licensee ID: L00082884, Grant Date: 03/03/2015, Expiration Date: 04/22/2025, Certifier: Ronald L Lamm, Registrant: Ronald L Lamm, 1233 44th Ave Ne, Fessenden, ND 58438


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18S (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7538K, N7538K, N-7538K, Serial Number: 18-253, Airworthiness Date: 07/22/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 10/12/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Sam H Rost, 707 Court St, Fessenden, ND 58438
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9340U, N9340U, N-9340U, Serial Number: 15078289, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/22/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis G Risovi, 2454 52nd Ave Ne, Fessenden, ND 58438
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7659D, N7659D, N-7659D, Serial Number: 22-5369, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 07/16/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne A Rice, Po Box 327, Fessenden, ND 58438
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/08/2018

Most common first names in Fessenden, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1277.6 years
Emma984.0 years
Anna988.6 years
William881.7 years
Henry879.2 years
Arthur777.6 years
Louis779.6 years
Walter770.6 years
Donald674.3 years
Marie683.1 years
Most common last names in Fessenden, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Weigelt1380.2 years
Rudel979.7 years
Wiese777.3 years
Kieper686.8 years
Krueger586.8 years
Price591.0 years
Pepple576.6 years
Knodel575.2 years
Lloyd562.4 years
Schultz480.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fessenden, ND
  • 46.7%Electricity
  • 42.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fessenden, ND
  • 90.2%Electricity
  • 4.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.9%No fuel used


Fessenden 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.
  • 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 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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