Fort Yates, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 169 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -25.9%
Males: 102  (60.4%)
Females: 67  (39.6%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58538.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,855 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
Fort Yates:

$70,855
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,921 (it was $9,512 in 2000)

Fort Yates city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $51,234 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Fort Yates:

$51,234
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $101,847; detached houses: $130,237; mobile homes: $3,287
March 2022 cost of living index in Fort Yates: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.8%

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  • Races in Fort Yates, ND (2022)
    • 12586.8%American Indian alone
    • 96.2%Two or more races
    • 64.2%White alone

Races in Fort Yates detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German Russian (1.9%), Irish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 1642 feet

Land area: 0.06 square miles.

Population density: 2,734 people per square mile   (average).

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

1.4% ($375)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (50.9 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (364.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (707.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cannon Ball, ND (3.4 miles ),
Selfridge, ND (3.8 miles ),
McLaughlin, SD (4.6 miles ),
Pollock, SD (4.6 miles ),
Solen, ND (4.7 miles),
Strasburg, ND (4.8 miles ),
Linton, ND (4.8 miles ),
Porcupine, ND (4.9 miles)

Latitude: 46.08 N, Longitude: 100.63 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Fort Yates, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fort Yates, ND in 2022
Fort Yates satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +44 (+23.9%).
Most common industries in Fort Yates, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (30.1%)
  • Public administration (21.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (15.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (33.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (18.5%)
  • Educational services (18.5%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Utilities (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (37.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (21.7%)
  • Public administration (15.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Social assistance (8.7%)
  • Health care (4.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (2.2%)
Most common occupations in Fort Yates, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.0%)
  • Cashiers (9.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Child care workers (8.2%)
  • Plant and system operators (6.8%)
  • Bus drivers (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Plant and system operators (18.5%)
  • Bus drivers (18.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.4%)
  • Child care workers (13.0%)
  • Cashiers (10.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Communications equipment operators (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)

Average climate in Fort Yates, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Fort Yates-area historical tornado activity is near North Dakota state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.3 miles away from the Fort Yates city center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/4/1978, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.9 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fort Yates-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 70% 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 498.3 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 353.4 miles away from Fort Yates center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 288.3 miles away from Fort Yates center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 290.0 miles away from Fort Yates center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 222.8 miles away from Fort Yates 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 Sioux County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Snows: 3, Blizzards: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fort Yates topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Fort Yates:

  • STANDING ROCK INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITAL (Government - Federal, 10 NORTH RIVER ROAD)
  • MEDCENTER ONE SAT - FT YATES IHS (STANDING ROCK HOSP)

Airports located in Fort Yates:

College/University in Fort Yates:

  • Sitting Bull College (Full-time enrollment: 222; Location: 9299 Hwy 24; Public; Website: www.sittingbull.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fort Yates:

  • University of Mary (about 45 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 52 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Northern State University (about 113 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Minot State University (about 153 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 188 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 191 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 192 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public high school in Fort Yates:

  • STANDING ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Location: 9189 HWY 24, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Fort Yates:

Private elementary/middle school in Fort Yates:

  • ST BERNARD MISSION SCHOOL (Students: 73, Location: PO BOX 394, Grades: KG-6)
See full list of schools located in Fort Yates

Library in Fort Yates:

  • SIOUX COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,468; Location: 300 SECOND AVE; 3,360 books; 90 audio materials; 27 video materials; 7 state licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Hotel: Prairie Knights Casino & Resort (Highway 1806).

Birthplace of: John Donaldson (aviator) - World War I flying ace.

Sioux 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:

2.8 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.2%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

15.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fort Yates:

Marital status in Fort Yates, ND
  • Never married: 54.9%
  • Now married: 20.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 17.4%

For population 25 years and over in Fort Yates:

  • High school or higher: 86.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.7%
  • Unemployed: 18.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
North Dakota average:

10.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fort Yates, ND (based on Sioux County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1615
Other4781
Mainline Protestant4313
Evangelical Protestant982
None985-
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 convenience stores (with gas): 3
Sioux County:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.7%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

36.0%
North Dakota:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Fort Yates:

45.2%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.6%
State:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Fort Yates:

29.1
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Fort Yates:

21.2%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.9%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Fort Yates:

6.5
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Fort Yates:

32.1%
State:

34.2%

General health condition:
Fort Yates:

54.0%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Fort Yates:

82.0%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fort Yates, ND Residents
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$4,650
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$2,292
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,600
Totals for Government 0$0 8$8,542

Fort Yates government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $63,000 ($372.78)
    General - Other: $38,000 ($224.85)
    General Public Buildings: $22,000 ($130.18)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($41.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($41.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($53.25)

Fort Yates government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,000 ($41.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($41.42)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $22,000 ($130.18)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $40,000 ($236.69)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($82.84)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($29.59)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($5.92)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $112,000 ($662.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fort Yates:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fort Yates:

  • KCND (90.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYYY (92.9 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLND (89.5 FM; LITTLE EAGLE, SD; Owner: SEVENTH GENERATION MEDIA SVCS, INC.)
  • KACL (98.7 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBYZ (96.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNDR (104.7 FM; MANDAN, ND; Owner: CENTRAL DAKOTA ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fort Yates:

  • KBME-TV (Channel 3; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXMB-TV (Channel 12; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KNDX (Channel 26; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRIME CITIES BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fort Yates fatal accident list:

Nov 15, 2008 08:48 PM, 92nd St, Wolf Ave, Lat: 46.088470, Lon: -100.655540, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 8, 2003 08:10 AM, Dike Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 3, 2003 05:54 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 26, 1980 01:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.1mTotal length
  • $35,000Total costs
  • 1,401Total average daily traffic
  • 160Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,800Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Fort Yates, ND)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CANNONBALL SW, Off Hwy 24, Se Of Prairie Knights Casino & Resort (Lat: 46.271694 Lon: -100.633167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WQVG759,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 02/06/2015, Expiration Date: 02/06/2025, Certifier: Mathew Wood, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Fort Yates, Ne Side Of Fort Yates (Lat: 46.100639 Lon: -100.636250), Type: Tank, Structure height: 54.3 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WQVG766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2015, Expiration Date: 02/06/2025, Certifier: Mathew Wood, Registrant: Calhoun Communications.Com, 705 Douglas St, Ste 540, Sioux City, IA 51101, Phone: (712) 233-9051, Fax: (712) 233-9056, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA5QIQ, Grant Date: 04/05/1988, Expiration Date: 04/05/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2000, Registrant: Pat L Phillips, Fort Yates, ND 58538


Most common first names in Fort Yates, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1168.0 years
John1068.3 years
William965.2 years
James869.2 years
Bernard654.2 years
Charles665.3 years
Robert661.7 years
George566.2 years
Thomas549.6 years
Herbert463.5 years
Most common last names in Fort Yates, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pleets754.1 years
Ironroad752.0 years
Claymore656.5 years
Silk651.2 years
Kidder663.7 years
White559.0 years
Harrison577.8 years
Walker564.0 years
Agard447.5 years
Alkire461.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fort Yates, ND
  • 69.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 6.1%Utility gas
  • 6.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fort Yates, ND
  • 78.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 7.1%Other fuel


Fort Yates compared to North Dakota 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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