Neche, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 344 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.3%
 
Males: 204  (59.3%)
Females: 140  (40.7%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58265.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,226 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Neche:

$76,226
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,721 (it was $23,813 in 2000)

Neche city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,385 (it was $38,800 in 2000)
Neche:

$91,385
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,892; detached houses: $182,431; mobile homes: $71,363
March 2022 cost of living index in Neche: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.3%
(3.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 77.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Neche, ND (2022)
    • 31580.6%White alone
    • 5714.6%Hispanic
    • 61.5%Black alone
    • 61.5%Asian alone
    • 30.8%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: English (23.1%), American (14.5%), Norwegian (14.5%), German (13.7%), French (4.3%), Irish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 830 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 982 people per square mile   (low).

Neche, North Dakota map

83 residents are foreign born (14.6% North America, 2.6% Africa).

This city:

21.2%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,339 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,208 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (150.1 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (343.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (687.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bathgate, ND (2.8 miles),
Hamilton, ND (3.6 miles),
Cavalier, ND (3.7 miles ),
Pembina, ND (3.7 miles ),
St. Vincent, MN (3.8 miles),
Walhalla, ND (4.1 miles ),
Canton City, ND (4.6 miles),
Humboldt, MN (4.6 miles)

Latitude: 48.98 N, Longitude: 97.55 W

Area code: 701

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

Neche satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $500,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $63,300
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $47,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Neche, ND residents
Average permit cost in Neche, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+1.2%).
Most common industries in Neche, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.5%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (15.3%)
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.4%)
  • Public administration (10.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Neche, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.3%)
  • Top executives (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.0%)

Average climate in Neche, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Neche-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Neche city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 5/19/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the city center caused $200,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Neche-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 26% smaller 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 690.6 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 239.9 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 236.4 miles away from Neche center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 341.5 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 223.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 515.7 miles away from Neche center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pembina County (35) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 28
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 32, Storms: 15, Snows: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Neche topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Neche:

  • WEDGEWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAVALIER, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Neche:

  • University of North Dakota (about 77 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 87 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 149 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 151 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 152 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Bemidji State University (about 162 miles; Bemidji, MN; FT enrollment: 4,316)
  • Minot State University (about 179 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)

Public elementary/middle school in Neche:

  • NORTH BORDER-NECHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 318 MADISON AVE, Grades: PK-6)

Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: Henry Gurke - Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient.

Pembina 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 Neche that have no violations reported:

  • NECHE CITY OF (Population served: 371, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.8%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Neche (2011 data):

  • Citizens State Bank - Midwest: Neche Branch at 529 East Fifth Street, branch established on 1936/02/07. Info updated 2010/08/09: Bank assets: $148.3 mil, Deposits: $135.8 mil, headquarters in Cavalier, ND, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Pembina County Bankshares, Ltd.

For population 15 years and over in Neche:

Marital status in Neche, ND
  • Never married: 32.6%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 2.0%

For population 25 years and over in Neche:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
North Dakota average:

10.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Neche, ND (based on Pembina County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,11123
Catholic1,2387
Evangelical Protestant85211
Other2-
None2,210-
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: 6
Pembina County:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

10.58 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Pembina County:

8.9%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Pembina County:

29.2%
State:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pembina County:

18.4%
North Dakota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Neche:

61.3%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

65.0%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.5
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Neche:

12.6%
State:

21.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Neche:

30.0%
State:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

68.6%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.9%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Neche, 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
Water Supply 1$4,274$51,2880$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,420
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$459
Totals for Government 1$4,274$51,2886$1,879

Neche government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $256,000 ($744.19)
    General Public Buildings: $71,000 ($206.40)
    General - Other: $62,000 ($180.23)
    Regular Highways: $45,000 ($130.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($46.51)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($46.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($14.53)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($5.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $24,000 ($69.77)

Neche government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($168.60)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($90.12)
    Other: $4,000 ($11.63)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($2.91)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($5.81)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $131,000 ($380.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000 ($104.65)
    General Local Government Support: $28,000 ($81.40)
    Other: $2,000 ($5.81)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $63,000 ($183.14)
    Property: $13,000 ($37.79)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($5.81)

Neche government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $430,000 ($1250.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $370,000 ($1075.58)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $60,000 ($174.42)

Neche government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $566,000 ($1645.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Neche:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KNDK (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LANGDON, ND; Owner: KNDK, INC.)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KCNN (1590 AM; 5 kW; EAST GRAND FORKS, MN; Owner: KRAD, INC.)
  • KXPO (1340 AM; 1 kW; GRAFTON, ND; Owner: KGPC COMPANY)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Neche:

  • KYTZ (106.7 FM; WALHALLA, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAOC (105.1 FM; CAVALIER, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Neche:

  • KNRR (Channel 12; PEMBINA, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K58BP (Channel 58; GLASSTON, ND; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF FARGO LLC)

Neche fatal accident list:

May 27, 2005 00:07 AM, Main St, Madison St, Lat: 48.984190, Lon: -97.550700, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.6mTotal length
  • $180,000Total costs
  • 1,399Total average daily traffic
  • 192Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,399Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 3rd St & 3rd Ave (Lat: 48.986389 Lon: -97.553972), Call Sign: KNCV890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.115 MHz, 155.775 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2022, Expiration Date: 03/30/2032, Registrant: County Of Pembina, 308 Court House Dr #7, Cavalier, ND 58220, Phone: (701) 265-8222, Fax: (701) 265-4642, Email:

  • Water Tower Int Of 3rd Ave And 7th St (Lat: 48.981944 Lon: -97.548417), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Call Sign: WPPB758,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.125 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2004, Expiration Date: 10/08/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/13/2014, Certifier: Gordon Johnson, Registrant: Us Filter Control Systems, Inc., 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:

  • FARM, 1.2 Mi W, .2 Mi N Of Neche, Nd (Lat: 48.988667 Lon: -97.585556), Call Sign: WQRL592,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.062 MHz, Grant Date: 06/12/2013, Expiration Date: 06/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/12/2023, Certifier: Jeff Hughes, Registrant: Easy Way Electronics, 513 4th Ave, Langdon, ND 58249, Phone: (701) 256-5123, Fax: (701) 256-5132, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Neche, 7th St (Lat: 48.981472 Lon: -97.548611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WREM605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 11/05/2019, Expiration Date: 11/05/2029, Certifier: Thomas M Heier, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


Most common first names in Neche, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1079.1 years
James578.8 years
Mary574.0 years
William576.2 years
Carl483.8 years
Frank377.7 years
Edward382.4 years
Dorothy371.7 years
Charles374.0 years
Henry375.3 years
Most common last names in Neche, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Symington1681.3 years
Stegman1577.3 years
Hughes974.9 years
Menke884.5 years
Vosper876.0 years
Duncan673.8 years
Trenbeath681.0 years
Cook578.4 years
Dheilly480.5 years
Schaler482.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Neche, ND
  • 55.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.3%Electricity
  • 6.6%No fuel used
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%Other fuel
  • 1.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Neche, ND
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Neche compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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