Leith, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 26 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.1%
Males: (32.3%)
Females: 18  (67.7%)
Median resident age:

66.6 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58529

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $12,031 in 2000)
Leith $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,638 (it was $8,171 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Leith $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $84,071; detached houses: $85,335
March 2022 cost of living index in Leith: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Leith, ND (2022)
    • 2064.5%White alone
    • 722.6%Asian alone
    • 39.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
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Ancestries: American (35.7%), Scotch-Irish (35.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2350 feet

Land area: 1.23 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

Leith, North Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (12.9% Asia).

This city:

12.9%
North Dakota:

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

0.6% ($199)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (51.5 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (415.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (759.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Heil, ND (1.9 miles),
Carson, ND (2.3 miles ),
Elgin, ND (3.2 miles ),
New Leipzig, ND (3.9 miles ),
Raleigh, ND (4.0 miles),
Flasher, ND (4.5 miles ),
Almont, ND (5.1 miles),
Porcupine, ND (5.2 miles)

Latitude: 46.36 N, Longitude: 101.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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

Leith satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Leith, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Leith-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 54% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/29/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the Leith city center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/4/1978, a category F4 tornado 12.0 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:

Leith-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 101% 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 454.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 255.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 612.7 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 336.0 miles away from Leith center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 256.8 miles away from Leith center
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 183.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leith:

  • University of Mary (about 50 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 51 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Minot State University (about 132 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Northern State University (about 165 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Black Hills State University (about 169 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 176 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 233 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

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Grant 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:

2.0 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.5%
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 Leith:

Marital status in Leith, ND
  • Never married: 13.1%
  • Now married: 46.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 27.3%

For population 25 years and over in Leith:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leith, ND (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6794
Mainline Protestant5745
Evangelical Protestant47010
None671-
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: 1
This county:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Grant County:

12.23 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

9.3%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

28.8%
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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Leith:

  • 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.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBJM (1400 AM; 1 kW; LEMMON, SD; Owner: MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leith:

  • KCND (90.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYYY (92.9 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KACL (98.7 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBYZ (96.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Leith:

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

Leith fatal accident list:

Apr 18, 1987 09:11 PM, Co Rd, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jun 5, 1987 03:50 AM, Co Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leith, ND
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 37.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leith, ND
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Leith compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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