Montpelier, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 86 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.5%
 
Males: 41  (48.5%)
Females: 45  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58472

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,248 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Montpelier:

$67,248
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,362 (it was $15,619 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $13,300 in 2000)
Montpelier $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $88,675; detached houses: $84,696; mobile homes: $126,930
March 2022 cost of living index in Montpelier: -9721.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.2%

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According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Montpelier, North Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Montpelier is 67 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (50.0%), Norwegian (45.0%), Dutch (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1362 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 322 people per square mile   (very low).

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4 residents are foreign born (3.9% North America).

This city:

3.9%
North Dakota:

1.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $939 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $391 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (85.1 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (283.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (635.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ypsilanti, ND (2.4 miles),
Dickey, ND (3.6 miles),
Marion, ND (3.7 miles),
Jamestown, ND (3.9 miles ),
Spiritwood, ND (4.1 miles),
Jud, ND (4.4 miles),
Litchville, ND (4.4 miles),
Berlin, ND (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 46.70 N, Longitude: 98.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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

Montpelier satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Montpelier, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Montpelier-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Montpelier city center caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/20/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Montpelier-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 13% 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 601.4 miles away from Montpelier 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 141.2 miles away from Montpelier center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 176.5 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 130.8 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 103.8 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 454.7 miles away from Montpelier 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 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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Hospitals and medical centers near Montpelier:

  • JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • EVENTIDE AT HI-ACRES MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • ALPHA OPPORTUNITIES 112 (Hospital, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • MEDCENTER ONE SAT - JAMESTOWN (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • JAMESTOWN HOSP HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • ANNE CARLSEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN (Hospital, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, ND)

Airports located in Montpelier:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Montpelier:

  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 86 miles; Fargo, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,680)
  • Northern State University (about 87 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 87 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 88 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 99 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • University of Mary (about 103 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 107 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)

Public high school in Montpelier:

Public elementary/middle school in Montpelier:

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Points of interest:

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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 Montpelier and their reported violations in the past:

MONTPELIER CITY OF (Population served: 87, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2007), St Public Notif received (DEC-27-2007)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.8%
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 Montpelier:

Marital status in Montpelier, ND
  • Never married: 10.8%
  • Now married: 66.2%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 2.5%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

For population 25 years and over in Montpelier:

  • High school or higher: 98.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Montpelier, 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
Here:

4.40 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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:
Stutsman County:

7.7%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Stutsman 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 1$720$8,6400$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$300
Totals for Government 1$720$8,6401$300

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

  • Construction - General - Other: $29,000 ($337.21)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($220.93)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($162.79)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($81.40)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($81.40)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($81.40)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($34.88)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($34.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($23.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($104.65)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($174.42)
    Other: $1,000 ($11.63)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($23.26)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($11.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $17,000 ($197.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($313.95)
    Highways: $9,000 ($104.65)
    General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($69.77)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($58.14)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($11.63)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $74,000 ($860.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Montpelier:

  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KQDJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, 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.)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Montpelier:

  • KPRJ (91.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXGT (95.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSJZ (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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 Montpelier:

  • KJRR (Channel 7; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KCSI-LP (Channel 32; WINDSOR, ETC., ND; Owner: CABLE SERVICES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.8mTotal length
  • 385Total average daily traffic
  • 46Total average daily truck traffic
  • 305Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Edward G Roach, 5728 Hwy 281 (Nd20264-A) (Lat: 46.583583 Lon: -98.702694), Type: 105.2, Structure height: 38045 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 5728 Hwy 281 (Nd20264-A) (Lat: 46.583583 Lon: -98.702694), Type: 105.2, Structure height: 38045 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Licensee ID: C, Registrant: Sba Structures, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 5728 Hwy 281 (Nd20264-A) (Lat: 46.583583 Lon: -98.702694), Type: 105.2, Structure height: 38045 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 5095 90th Ave Se (Lat: 46.676944 Lon: -98.566333), Call Sign: WQYA283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.562 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2016, Expiration Date: 07/27/2026, Certifier: Blake Naze, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 8760 52nd St Se (Lat: 46.659444 Lon: -98.614667), Call Sign: WRCR766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.237 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2018, Expiration Date: 12/17/2028, Certifier: Isaac Valenta, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MS03XM246, 5728 Hwy 281 (Nd20264-A) (Lat: 46.583583 Lon: -98.702694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: WQXB465,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 01/20/2016, Expiration Date: 01/20/2026, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7EC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7521B, N7521B, N-7521B, Serial Number: 7EC-591, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 11/12/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Ryan E Barnick, 8835 Highway 46, Montpelier, ND 58472

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Montpelier, ND
  • 80.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.2%Other fuel
  • 7.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Montpelier, ND
  • 83.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Electricity


Montpelier 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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