Starkweather, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 99 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -36.9%
Males: 63  (63.6%)
Females: 36  (36.4%)
Median resident age:

60.6 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58377

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Starkweather $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,422 (it was $12,278 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,784 (it was $21,300 in 2000)
Starkweather:

$86,784
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $64,810; detached houses: $73,693; mobile homes: $29,505
March 2022 cost of living index in Starkweather: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%
(3.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Starkweather, ND (2022)
    • 3090.9%White alone
    • 13.0%American Indian alone



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Starkweather, North Dakota as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Starkweather is 40 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (65.2%), Norwegian (21.7%), Czechoslovakian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1495 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 706 people per square mile   (low).

Starkweather, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Starkweather city:

1.3% ($268)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (143.9 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (359.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (711.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hampden, ND (3.4 miles),
Calio, ND (3.5 miles),
Alsen, ND (3.8 miles),
Maza, ND (3.9 miles),
Munich, ND (3.9 miles ),
Cando, ND (3.9 miles ),
Egeland, ND (4.0 miles),
Churchs Ferry, ND (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 48.45 N, Longitude: 98.88 W

Area code: 701

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

Starkweather satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Starkweather, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.3%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.0%)
  • Rail transportation (6.0%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Rail transportation (10.2%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (8.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (8.2%)
  • Truck transportation (8.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (14.7%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.9%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Starkweather, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (8.2%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Top executives (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Teachers, secondary school (11.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (8.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.9%)

Average climate in Starkweather, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Starkweather-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 49.6 miles away from the Starkweather city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 6/21/1971, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Starkweather-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 0% 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 620.8 miles away from Starkweather 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 234.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 294.2 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 227.5 miles away from Starkweather 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 207.2 miles away from Starkweather center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 445.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ramsey County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 23, Storms: 12, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Starkweather topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Starkweather:

  • TOWNER COUNTY LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CANDO, ND)

Airports located in Starkweather:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Starkweather:

  • University of North Dakota (about 92 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • Minot State University (about 113 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 128 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • Bismarck State College (about 145 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 145 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 148 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 148 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public high school in Starkweather:

Public elementary/middle school in Starkweather:

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Points of interest:

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

Ramsey 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:

2.4 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.4%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Starkweather:

Marital status in Starkweather, ND
  • Never married: 13.5%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.0%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Starkweather:

  • High school or higher: 73.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Starkweather, ND (based on Ramsey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,67113
Catholic2,4392
Evangelical Protestant61610
Other1342
None4,591-
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: 3
Ramsey County:

2.68 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Ramsey County:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

8.94 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

8.1%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.3%
North Dakota:

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

13.4%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$508
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,500
Sewerage 0$0 1$300
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$689
Financial Administration 0$0 7$220
Totals for Government 0$0 17$3,217

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($242.42)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($111.11)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($70.71)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($60.61)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($40.40)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($40.40)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($30.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($10.10)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($272.73)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($40.40)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($40.40)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($10.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($90.91)
    Highways: $6,000 ($60.61)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($80.81)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $116,000 ($1171.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Starkweather:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KDLR (1240 AM; 1 kW; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: DOUBLE Z BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNDK (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LANGDON, ND; Owner: KNDK, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Starkweather:

  • KGFE (Channel 2; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDAZ-TV (Channel 8; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Tracy Drunasky, 5th Avenue (8814) (Lat: 48.455028 Lon: -98.877417), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Minnesota Towers Holdings, LLC, Brianm@centralstates.Tower.Com, , Wheat-on, Phone: (630) 221-8500

  • Jon Reis, ~500 Feet Northwest Of The Intersection Of Highway 20 And 69th Street Ne (Lat: 48.414389 Lon: -98.885889), Type: 128.1, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 128.1 m, Registrant: Impact7g, Inc., Jreis@impact7g.Com, Suite B, Johns-ton, Phone: (515) 473-6256

  • Karen Stoner, 5th Avenue, Starkweather, Nd 58377 (Lat: 48.455028 Lon: -98.877417), Type: 124.9, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Minnesota Towers Holdings, LLC, Brianm@centralstates.Tower.Com, , Wheat-on, Phone: (630) 221-8500

  • JOHN MONDAY, ~500 Feet Northwest Of The Intersection Of Highway 20 And 69th Street Ne (Lat: 48.414389 Lon: -98.885889), Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Impact7g, Inc., Jreis@impact7g.Com, Suite B, Johns-ton, Phone: (515) 473-6256

  • JOHN MONDAY, ~500 Feet Northwest Of The Intersection Of Highway 20 And 69th Street Ne (Lat: 48.414389 Lon: -98.885889), Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Fccmw@att.Com, , Richa-rdson, Phone: (855) 699-7073

  • Jacob T Chapman, ~500 Feet Northwest Of The Intersection Of Highway 20 And 69th Street Ne (Lat: 48.414389 Lon: -98.885889), Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Quinn Burton, ~500 Feet Northwest Of The Intersection Of Highway 20 And 69th Street Ne (Lat: 48.414389 Lon: -98.885889), Type: 126.5, Structure height: 38071 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 564-3236


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 48.447778 Lon: -98.875139, Call Sign: WPZS647,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.705 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2004, Expiration Date: 03/04/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2014, Certifier: Kim G Burt, Registrant: Professional Licensing Consultants Inc, Rockville, MD 20849, Phone: (301) 309-2380, Fax: (301) 309-1996

  • 7363 77th Avenue Ne (Lat: 48.481111 Lon: -98.993056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.1 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQAD362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.555 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2004, Expiration Date: 05/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2012, Certifier: William J Hartl, Registrant: Federal Licensing, Inc., 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Lat: 48.453278 Lon: -98.977194, Call Sign: WQUJ656,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.915 MHz, 159.630 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2014, Expiration Date: 07/28/2024, Certifier: John H Anderson, Registrant: Federal License Management, 175 Pine St, Suite 104, Williamsport, PA 17701-6549, Phone: (866) 908-2220, Fax: (570) 323-4002, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 13486, N13486, N-13486, Serial Number: 17262787, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 10/11/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Joel M Anderson, 6690 75th Ave Ne, Starkweather, ND 58377
  • Aircraft: SNOW 600-S2C (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1664S, N1664S, N-1664S, Serial Number: 600-1237D, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Joel M Anderson, 6690 75th Ave Ne, Starkweather, ND 58377
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7720Z, N7720Z, N-7720Z, Serial Number: 25-3886, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/28/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 02/08/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Joel M Anderson, 6690 75th Ave Ne, Starkweather, ND 58377

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Starkweather, ND
  • 52.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 47.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Starkweather, ND
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Starkweather compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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