Kensal, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 147 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.7%
 
Males: 63  (43.0%)
Females: 84  (57.0%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58455

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,443 (it was $20,625 in 2000)
Kensal:

$74,443
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,957 (it was $17,088 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,554 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Kensal:

$97,554
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,862; detached houses: $122,068; mobile homes: $40,096

Median gross rent in 2022: $810.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kensal: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.7%

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  • Races in Kensal, ND (2022)
    • 25592.1%White alone
    • 165.8%Two or more races
    • 41.4%Asian alone
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Ancestries: German (51.1%), English (17.6%), Eastern European (13.0%), Norwegian (5.3%), American (2.3%), Scottish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1540 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 244 people per square mile   (very low).

Kensal, North Dakota map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
North Dakota:

4.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Kensal city:

1.2% ($281)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (95.3 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (307.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (661.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Courtenay, ND (3.1 miles),
Pingree, ND (3.5 miles),
Glenfield, ND (3.6 miles),
Sutton, ND (3.9 miles),
Wimbledon, ND (4.0 miles ),
Buchanan, ND (4.1 miles),
Spiritwood Lake, ND (4.1 miles),
Grace City, ND (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 47.30 N, Longitude: 98.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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

Kensal satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $108,200
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Kensal, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.7%)
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.8%)
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Food (8.7%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (14.3%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.1%)
  • Food (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Kensal, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (34.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Cashiers (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (17.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.7%)
  • Child care workers (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.1%)

Average climate in Kensal, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Kensal, North Dakota average temperatures Kensal, North Dakota average precipitation Kensal, North Dakota humidity Kensal, North Dakota wind speed Kensal, North Dakota snowfall Kensal, North Dakota sunshine Kensal, North Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Kensal-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Dakota state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the Kensal city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/11/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.1 miles away from the city center caused $650,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kensal-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 11% 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 603.2 miles away from Kensal 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 170.8 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 215.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 161.7 miles away from Kensal 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 137.3 miles away from Kensal center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 406.7 miles away from Kensal 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).
Kensal topographic map

Heliports located in Kensal:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kensal:

  • University of North Dakota (about 89 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 95 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 98 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 98 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • University of Mary (about 104 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 104 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 124 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Public high school in Kensal:

Public elementary/middle school in Kensal:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kensal Fire Department (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

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

KENSAL CITY OF (Population served: 163, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-01-2014), St Public Notif requested (AUG-01-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-01-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-30-2014), St Public Notif requested (JAN-30-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-01-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-01-2013), St Compliance achieved (NOV-19-2013)
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In DEC-10-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.9%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kensal:

Marital status in Kensal, ND
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 23.7%

For population 25 years and over in Kensal:

  • High school or higher: 98.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kensal, 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
Here:

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.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Stutsman County:

11.73 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

7.7%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.4%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Stutsman 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 2$1,250
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$226
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,107
Totals for Government 0$0 4$2,583

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $47,000 ($319.73)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($27.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($6.80)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $31,000 ($210.88)
    Water Utilities: $25,000 ($170.07)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($142.86)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($108.84)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($108.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($81.63)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($81.63)
    Air Transportation: $11,000 ($74.83)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($47.62)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($27.21)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($20.41)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($13.61)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($6.80)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($6.80)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($6.80)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($6.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($54.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $5,000 ($34.01)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($13.61)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($197.28)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($190.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($34.01)
    Air Transportation: $2,000 ($13.61)
    Other: $2,000 ($13.61)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Air Transportation: $1,000 ($6.80)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($54.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($13.61)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($6.80)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $47,000 ($319.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($68.03)
    General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($61.22)
    Other: $7,000 ($47.62)
  • Tax - Property: $59,000 ($401.36)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $27,000 ($183.67)
    Other License: $7,000 ($47.62)
    Other Selective Sales: $6,000 ($40.82)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($6.80)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($6.80)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $456,000 ($3102.04)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $408,000 ($2775.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,000 ($326.53)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $51,000 ($346.94)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $142,000 ($965.99)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $111,000 ($755.10)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kensal:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDAK (1600 AM; 0 kW; CARRINGTON, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING)
  • KQDJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kensal:

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

TV broadcast stations around Kensal:

  • KJRR (Channel 7; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KCSI-LP (Channel 32; WINDSOR, ETC., ND; Owner: CABLE SERVICES, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Rural Fire Hall (Lat: 47.296944 Lon: -98.739278), Call Sign: KNJS789,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.055 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 07/06/2024, Registrant: Jamestown Communications Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 S, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • Se Corner (Lat: 47.298333 Lon: -98.759833), Call Sign: WNFT219,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2021, Expiration Date: 02/26/2031, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, 2703 Hwy 281 S, Jamestown, ND 58401, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 8285 1st St. Se (Lat: 47.399889 Lon: -98.777750), Call Sign: WQZJ908,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.515 MHz, Grant Date: 06/12/2017, Expiration Date: 06/12/2027, Certifier: Cory Stangeland, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 8751 3rd St Se (Lat: 47.370778 Lon: -98.678694), Call Sign: WRAS482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.212 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2018, Expiration Date: 02/14/2028, Certifier: Mike Lipetzky, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 S, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 8254 14th St. Se (Lat: 47.209889 Lon: -98.752417), Call Sign: WRDK755,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.387 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2019, Expiration Date: 05/21/2029, Certifier: Tim Neva, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0TEO, Licensee ID: L00490505, Grant Date: 06/15/2012, Expiration Date: 06/23/2022, Certifier: Todd S Kollman, Registrant: Todd S Kollman, 901 81st Rural Ave Se, Kensal, ND 58455

  • Call Sign: N0XHF, Licensee ID: L00650882, Grant Date: 04/12/2013, Expiration Date: 06/01/2023, Certifier: Julie A Kollman, Registrant: Julie A Kollman, 901 81st Ave Se, Kensal, ND 58455

  • Call Sign: N0XRZ, Licensee ID: L00668933, Grant Date: 06/12/2013, Expiration Date: 07/06/2023, Certifier: Scott A Kollman, Registrant: Scott A Kollman, 207 Parker St, Kensal, ND 58455


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kensal, ND
  • 46.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.3%Electricity
  • 11.7%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kensal, ND
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Kensal compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above 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.
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