Richardton, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 669 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +8.1%
 
Males: 313  (46.9%)
Females: 356  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58652.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,819 (it was $32,917 in 2000)
Richardton:

$60,819
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,757 (it was $14,867 in 2000)

Richardton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,914 (it was $39,200 in 2000)
Richardton:

$176,914
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $226,579; detached houses: $234,376; mobile homes: $133,397

Median gross rent in 2022: $539.

March 2022 cost of living index in Richardton: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%

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  • Races in Richardton, ND (2022)
    • 66085.7%White alone
    • 405.2%Two or more races
    • 354.5%Hispanic
    • 141.8%Asian alone
    • 111.4%American Indian alone
    • 111.4%Other race alone

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According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Richardton, North Dakota as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richardton is 335 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (63.1%), American (12.8%), English (7.0%), Norwegian (6.1%), Ukrainian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2470 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 1,823 people per square mile   (low).

Richardton, North Dakota map

41 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 1.8% Latin America, 1.6% Asia).

This city:

5.3%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,783 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,805 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (72.9 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (454.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (801.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Taylor, ND (2.3 miles),
Gladstone, ND (3.5 miles ),
Hebron, ND (3.6 miles ),
Dickinson, ND (4.7 miles ),
Glen Ullin, ND (4.8 miles ),
Dodge, ND (5.4 miles),
Golden Valley, ND (5.5 miles),
South Heart, ND (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 46.88 N, Longitude: 102.32 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Richardton, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richardton, ND in 2022
Richardton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $333,300
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $258,300
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $258,300
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Richardton, ND residents
Average permit cost in Richardton, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Richardton, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.7%)
  • Machinery (12.4%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (23.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.9%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Truck transportation (11.5%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (3.8%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.2%)
  • Educational services (18.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
  • Truck transportation (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Richardton, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Cashiers (8.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.5%)

Average climate in Richardton, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Richardton-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/4/1978, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.4 miles away from the Richardton city center killed 5 people and injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/29/1975, a category F4 tornado 39.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richardton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 117% 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 433.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 589.2 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 253.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 433.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 254.7 miles away from Richardton center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 349.3 miles away from Richardton center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stark County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richardton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Richardton:

  • RICHARDTON HEALTH CENTER INC (212 3RD AVENUE WEST)

Airports located in Richardton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richardton:

  • Bismarck State College (about 71 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 75 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 106 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Black Hills State University (about 182 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 200 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Northern State University (about 209 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of North Dakota (about 256 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)

Public high school in Richardton:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Richardton: Richardton Rural Fire Station (A), Richardton - Taylor Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Glick- Raymond & Bernetta (358 North Avenue East).

Stark 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 Richardton and their reported violations in the past:

RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC (Population served: 39, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chloramine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-01-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-07-2014), St Compliance achieved (AUG-04-2014)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Richardton that have no violations reported:

  • RICHARDTON CITY OF (Population served: 529, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • ASSUMPTION ABBEY (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.9%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
15 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere in 2000

Banks with branches in Richardton (2011 data):

  • BREMER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Richardton Branch at 128 B Street N, branch established on 1917/04/12. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,562.1 mil, Deposits: $1,223.3 mil, headquarters in Fargo, ND, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Otto Bremer Foundation

For population 15 years and over in Richardton:

Marital status in Richardton, ND
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in Richardton:

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 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 - Richardton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richardton, ND (based on Stark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,11012
Mainline Protestant2,8119
Evangelical Protestant1,94920
Other3792
None6,950-
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: 4
Stark County:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

5.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

7.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.6%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.2%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.3%
North Dakota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Richardton:

47.9%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Richardton:

42.7%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.0%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Richardton:

36.1%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

52.2%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Richardton:

74.5%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Richardton, 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
Streets and Highways 1$1,400$16,8000$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,400$16,8000$0
Water Supply 1$5,600$67,2000$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$313
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$991
Totals for Government 3$8,401$33,6043$1,303

Richardton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $197,000 ($294.47)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $209,000 ($312.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $121,000 ($180.87)
    Financial Administration: $48,000 ($71.75)
    General - Other: $40,000 ($59.79)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $24,000 ($35.87)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($25.41)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($38.86)

Richardton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $117,000 ($174.89)
    Sewerage: $73,000 ($109.12)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $107,000 ($159.94)
    Sale of Property: $13,000 ($19.43)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($17.94)
    Royalties: $3,000 ($4.48)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $207,000 ($309.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($55.31)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.49)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $111,000 ($165.92)
    Property: $100,000 ($149.48)
    Other License: $7,000 ($10.46)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.49)

Richardton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $930,000 ($1390.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $830,000 ($1240.66)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $100,000 ($149.48)

Richardton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,044,000 ($3055.31)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $376,000 ($562.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Richardton:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDIX (1230 AM; 1 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: STARRDAK, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHOL (1410 AM; 1 kW; BEULAH, ND; Owner: TWO GUYS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richardton:

  • KCAD (99.1 FM; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K201FN (88.1 FM; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KZRX (92.1 FM; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDPR (89.9 FM; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Richardton:

  • KXMA-TV (Channel 2; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KDSE (Channel 9; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K28EP (Channel 28; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.6mTotal length
  • $198,000Total costs
  • 19,870Total average daily traffic
  • 4,106Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Richardton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Richardton, ND)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Richardton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH 58 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 702JK, N702JK, N-702JK, Serial Number: TH-1009, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/16/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/2013
    Registrant (LLC): Alpha Whiskey Air Company LLC, 11 South Ave W, Richardton, ND 58652
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 759LW, N759LW, N-759LW, Serial Number: 18266088, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 12/02/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 11/07/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Dave Olson, 1960 80th Ave Sw, Richardton, ND 58652
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 92792, N92792, N-92792, Serial Number: 12-238, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2020
    Registrant (Individual): David G Olson, 1960 80th Ave Sw, Richardton, ND 58652

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 29 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Richardton, ND When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (57.4%), and Structure Fires (26.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Richardton, ND
    • 6657.4%Outside Fires
    • 3026.1%Structure Fires
    • 1815.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Richardton, ND
Most common first names in Richardton, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2276.8 years
Anna986.5 years
Frank879.0 years
Mary882.9 years
Peter777.1 years
Joseph775.7 years
Fred681.7 years
Elizabeth681.5 years
Paul669.7 years
Bertha583.6 years
Most common last names in Richardton, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Forster1075.6 years
Hauck1075.8 years
Schmidt983.5 years
Renner780.7 years
Messer779.4 years
Hoff674.8 years
Hardmeyer574.4 years
Frederick574.2 years
Aman577.4 years
Kitzan566.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richardton, ND
  • 93.8%Utility gas
  • 5.5%Electricity
  • 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richardton, ND
  • 46.7%Utility gas
  • 40.0%Electricity
  • 13.3%Other fuel


Richardton compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black 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.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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