Tappen, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 216 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.9%
 
Males: 109  (50.7%)
Females: 107  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58487.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,006 (it was $31,625 in 2000)
Tappen:

$45,006
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,788 (it was $14,453 in 2000)

Tappen city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $17,900 in 2000)
Tappen $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,610; detached houses: $73,669; mobile homes: $81,282

Median gross rent in 2022: $757.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tappen: -14472.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.4%
(14.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Tappen, ND (2022)
    • 24686.0%White alone
    • 248.4%Two or more races
    • 124.2%Hispanic
    • 51.7%Black alone

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



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Tappen, North Dakota as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tappen is 316 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 (35.6%), Scandinavian (30.4%), Norwegian (11.1%), Scottish (3.7%), West Indian (3.7%), English (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1775 feet

Land area: 1.25 square miles.

Population density: 173 people per square mile   (very low).

Tappen, North Dakota map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.7%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $930 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $302 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (54.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (333.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (685.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dawson, ND (2.4 miles),
Steele, ND (3.7 miles ),
Medina, ND (4.0 miles ),
Pettibone, ND (4.2 miles),
Robinson, ND (4.4 miles),
Streeter, ND (4.5 miles),
Woodworth, ND (4.9 miles),
Driscoll, ND (4.9 miles)

Latitude: 46.88 N, Longitude: 99.63 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Tappen, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tappen, ND in 2022
Tappen satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Tappen, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (12.0%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (22.0%)
  • Construction (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.0%)
  • Rail transportation (6.0%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.0%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (19.0%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.9%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Tappen, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (24.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Religious workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (9.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (4.8%)

Average climate in Tappen, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tappen-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Dakota state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.6 miles away from the Tappen city center caused $650,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 tornado 23.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 26 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tappen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 34% 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 555.1 miles away from Tappen 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 184.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 191.0 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 355.3 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 180.0 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) earthquake occurred 425.6 miles away from Tappen 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 Kidder County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 10, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tappen topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tappen:

  • GOLDEN MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; STEELE, ND)

Airports located in Tappen:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tappen:

  • University of Mary (about 54 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 57 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Northern State University (about 113 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Minot State University (about 123 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 134 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 136 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 136 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Public high school in Tappen:

Public elementary/middle school in Tappen:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tappen Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kidder 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 Tappen that have no violations reported:

  • TAPPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL (Population served: 160, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.4%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Tappen:

Marital status in Tappen, ND
  • Never married: 40.4%
  • Now married: 42.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Tappen:

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 9.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tappen, ND (based on Kidder County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,18210
Evangelical Protestant5203
Catholic3252
None408-
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
Kidder County:

17.24 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

8.62 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

8.7%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Kidder County:

27.5%
North Dakota:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Tappen:

49.5%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tappen:

44.0%
State:

48.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tappen:

18.9%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tappen:

7.7%
North Dakota:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Tappen:

6.8
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Tappen:

28.3%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
Tappen:

57.4%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Tappen:

74.2%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tappen, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$600
Sewerage 0$0 1$25
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$325
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$687
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,637

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($134.26)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($129.63)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($41.67)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($41.67)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($27.78)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($18.52)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($18.52)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.63)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $2,000 ($9.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($4.63)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($106.48)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($37.04)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $19,000 ($87.96)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($13.89)
    Rents: $2,000 ($9.26)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($4.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($125.00)
    General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($74.07)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($74.07)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $337,000 ($1560.19)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $18,000 ($83.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tappen:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tappen:

  • KYNU (98.3 FM; CARRINGTON, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

Tappen fatal accident list:

Aug 22, 1978 04:35 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.7mTotal length
  • 25,550Total average daily traffic
  • 5,843Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Tappen)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4002Z, N4002Z, N-4002Z, Serial Number: 18-7953, Year manufactured: 1963, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Tappen Farm Supply Inc, Po Box 65, Tappen, ND 58487
  • Aircraft: CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CUBCRAFTER CC340 (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 453MB, N453MB, N-453MB, Serial Number: CC11-00227, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 08/08/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 09/26/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Marvin Bodvig, 3630 39th Se Ave, Tappen, ND 58487
  • 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: 84667, N84667, N-84667, Serial Number: 7AC-3377, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/30/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Larry Dockter, 425 3rd St Ne, Tappen, ND 58487, Other Owners: Karen Dockter
  • 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: 94544, N94544, N-94544, Serial Number: 18266439, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 07/10/2015
    Registrant (Partnership): Farms Dawson, 3343 39th Ave Se, Tappen, ND 58487

Most common first names in Tappen, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John778.1 years
Adam473.5 years
Eugene351.7 years
Clarence377.0 years
Jacob382.7 years
Leonard377.3 years
Mary389.6 years
Harold266.0 years
Albert285.0 years
Fred280.0 years
Most common last names in Tappen, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pfaff878.2 years
Stroh770.6 years
Kemmet583.0 years
Mittleider572.0 years
Binder453.5 years
Martin489.5 years
Hackman471.8 years
Geist388.0 years
Rieker381.3 years
Hust354.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tappen, ND
  • 76.4%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tappen, ND
  • 38.2%Utility gas
  • 29.4%Other fuel
  • 20.6%Electricity
  • 5.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Tappen compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Tappen on our top lists:

  • #87 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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