Rutland, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 162 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.4%
Males: 84  (52.4%)
Females: 78  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

58.1 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58067.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,410 (it was $26,786 in 2000)
Rutland:

$82,410
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,382 (it was $14,064 in 2000)

Rutland city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,784 (it was $20,600 in 2000)
Rutland:

$86,784
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,920; detached houses: $90,443; mobile homes: $181,648

Median gross rent in 2022: $496.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rutland: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.1%

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Ancestries: Norwegian (83.3%), American (2.8%), German (2.8%), Polish (2.8%), Scandinavian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1908

Elevation: 1224 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 428 people per square mile   (low).

Rutland, North Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,499 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,184 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (65.7 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (218.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (568.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cayuga, ND (2.4 miles),
Forman, ND (2.7 miles ),
Havana, ND (3.0 miles),
Cogswell, ND (3.7 miles),
Gwinner, ND (3.8 miles ),
Milnor, ND (3.8 miles ),
Kidder, SD (3.9 miles),
Veblen, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 46.05 N, Longitude: 97.51 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $22,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $44,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Rutland, ND residents
Average permit cost in Rutland, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Rutland, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (20.2%)
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
  • Health care (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (29.8%)
  • Machinery (22.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.3%)
  • Public administration (19.1%)
  • Machinery (17.0%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Rutland, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Construction laborers (4.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (21.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Construction laborers (8.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.4%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (6.4%)

Average climate in Rutland, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rutland-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the Rutland city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 tornado 16.8 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rutland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 75.4 miles away from Rutland center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 647.0 miles away from Rutland center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 157.4 miles away from Rutland center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 64.1 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 35.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 237.3 miles away from Rutland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sargent County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 22, Storms: 12, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rutland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rutland:

  • FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FORMAN, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rutland:

  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 46 miles; Wahpeton, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,318)
  • Northern State University (about 63 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 67 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 67 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 68 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 70 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 104 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rutland - Cayuga Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Sargent 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 Rutland that have no violations reported:

  • RUTLAND CITY OF (Population served: 163, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.8%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

1.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Rutland (2011 data):

  • Sargent County Bank: Station Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1976/11/01. Info updated 2008/05/19: Bank assets: $98.6 mil, Deposits: $84.0 mil, headquarters in Forman, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Sargent Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Rutland:

Marital status in Rutland, ND
  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 52.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Rutland:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rutland, ND (based on Sargent County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,3178
Catholic7905
Evangelical Protestant3884
None334-
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:

12.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Sargent County:

4.88 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

12.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Sargent County:

28.7%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$900
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$728
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$830
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,457

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $42,000 ($259.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000 ($240.74)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($216.05)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($123.46)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($43.21)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($30.86)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($30.86)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($12.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($12.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($49.38)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $24,000 ($148.15)
    General Public Building: $19,000 ($117.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($24.69)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,000 ($203.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($154.32)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($12.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $32,000 ($197.53)
    Sale of Property: $28,000 ($172.84)
    Special Assessments: $5,000 ($30.86)
    Rents: $4,000 ($24.69)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($18.52)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.17)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $30,000 ($185.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($129.63)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($67.90)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($160.49)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $212,000 ($1308.64)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $72,000 ($444.44)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,000 ($271.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rutland:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KQLX (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LISBON, ND; Owner: SHEYENNE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rutland:

  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Rutland:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.2mTotal length
  • $48,000Total costs
  • 305Total average daily traffic
  • 27Total average daily truck traffic
  • 320Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Bnsf Depot (Lat: 46.051361 Lon: -97.508139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 30 m, Call Sign: WNFV899,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.920 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/1998, Expiration Date: 11/24/2003, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2004, Certifier: William A Miller, Registrant: Bnsf, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4613, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KF0MOW, Licensee ID: L02666950, Grant Date: 05/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/09/2033, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2023, Certifier: Jason Werthman, Registrant: Jason Werthman, 9676 141st Ave Se, Rutland, ND 58067

  • Call Sign: KF0MQL, Licensee ID: L02669617, Grant Date: 05/16/2023, Expiration Date: 05/16/2033, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2023, Certifier: Clarice E Hill, Registrant: Clarice E Hill, 9676 141st Ave Se, Rutland, ND 58067

  • Call Sign: K0MTU, Previous Call Sign: KF0MOW, Licensee ID: L02666950, Grant Date: 05/27/2023, Expiration Date: 05/27/2033, Certifier: Jason A Werthman, Registrant: Jason A Werthman, 9676 141st Ave Se, Rutland, ND 58067

  • Call Sign: N0SNK, Previous Call Sign: KF0MQL, Licensee ID: L02669617, Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 06/22/2033, Certifier: Clarice E Hill, Registrant: Clarice E Hill, 9676 141st Ave Se, Rutland, ND 58067


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2600V, N2600V, N-2600V, Serial Number: 18238, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 11/03/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Rodney L Erickson, Po Box 104, Rutland, ND 58067
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2747E, N2747E, N-2747E, Serial Number: 7AC-6304, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/02/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Rodney L Erickson, Po Box 104, Rutland, ND 58067

Most common first names in Rutland, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Arthur880.9 years
John675.4 years
Clara585.0 years
David378.7 years
Harold378.4 years
William375.0 years
George278.0 years
Andrew275.0 years
Hilda284.5 years
Anna284.0 years
Most common last names in Rutland, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson973.8 years
Hoflen681.8 years
Mclaen676.0 years
Christianson679.8 years
Sundlie572.6 years
Kulzer485.2 years
Anderson476.8 years
Pederson482.0 years
Wyum478.0 years
Erickson477.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rutland, ND
  • 51.5%Electricity
  • 39.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rutland, ND
  • 83.3%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rutland compared to North Dakota 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 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 below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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