Towner, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 464 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.2%
 
Males: 250  (54.0%)
Females: 214  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

38.9 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58788.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,115 (it was $25,536 in 2000)
Towner:

$50,115
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,528 (it was $19,598 in 2000)

Towner city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $94,417 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Towner:

$94,417
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,087; detached houses: $205,657; townhouses or other attached units: $240,352; mobile homes: $78,015

Median gross rent in 2022: $93.

March 2022 cost of living index in Towner: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.1%
(10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Towner, ND (2022)
    • 39285.8%White alone
    • 306.6%Hispanic
    • 265.7%Black alone
    • 40.9%Two or more races

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According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Towner, North Dakota as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Towner is 514 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (26.8%), Norwegian (16.0%), Scotch-Irish (11.3%), American (3.6%), French (3.6%), Icelander (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1486 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 561 people per square mile   (low).

Towner, North Dakota map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.2%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $861 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $729 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (107.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (411.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (765.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bantry, ND (3.8 miles),
Barton, ND (3.9 miles),
Willow City, ND (4.3 miles ),
Rugby, ND (4.3 miles ),
Karlsruhe, ND (4.5 miles),
Orrin, ND (4.6 miles),
Granville, ND (4.6 miles ),
Balta, ND (4.6 miles)

Latitude: 48.35 N, Longitude: 100.41 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Cattle Capital of North Dakota

Area code: 701

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $241,400
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $78,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Towner, ND residents
Average permit cost in Towner, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Towner, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Food (7.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.1%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Food (10.2%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Rail transportation (6.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Social assistance (10.6%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Towner, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.2%)

Average climate in Towner, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Towner-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.4 miles away from the Towner city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1958, a category F3 tornado 40.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Towner-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 30% 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 553.3 miles away from Towner 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 276.8 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 289.7 miles away from Towner center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 387.9 miles away from Towner 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 552.9 miles away from Towner center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 389.1 miles away from Towner 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 McHenry County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 25
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 23, Storms: 13, Snows: 6, Winter Storms: 3, 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).
Towner topographic map

Airports located in Towner:

Amtrak station near Towner:

  • 19 miles: RUGBY (201 W. DEWEY ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Towner:

  • Minot State University (about 42 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 108 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 114 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • University of North Dakota (about 157 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 196 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 197 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 199 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Public high school in Towner:

Public elementary/middle school in Towner:

See full list of schools located in Towner

Points of interest:

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

Court: McHenry County - 911 Coordinator- Clerk Of Court- Judge Office (Po Box 117).

McHenry 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 Towner that have no violations reported:

  • TOWNER CITY OF (Population served: 533, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TOWNER STATE NURSERY (Population served: 45, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.8%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Towner (2011 data):

  • Western State Bank: 202 Main Street South Branch at 200 Main Street South, branch established on 1977/01/17. Info updated 2009/04/02: Bank assets: $488.8 mil, Deposits: $427.5 mil, headquarters in Devils Lake, ND, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Western State Agency, Inc., Employee Stock Ownership Plan And Trust

For population 15 years and over in Towner:

Marital status in Towner, ND
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Towner:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
North Dakota average:

10.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Towner, ND (based on McHenry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,79416
Catholic1,3705
Evangelical Protestant4987
Other3-
None730-
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
This county:

5.76 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
McHenry County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
McHenry County:

11.51 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

9.3%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
McHenry County:

27.9%
State:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.8%
State:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.4%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Towner:

28.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.6%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.6%
North Dakota:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Towner:

36.8%
State:

34.2%

General health condition:
Here:

54.0%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Towner:

74.3%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Towner, 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$4,705$56,4600$0
Financial Administration 1$2,713$32,5560$0
Water Supply 1$4,113$49,3560$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,769$33,2281$753
Firefighters 0$0 1$151
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,068
Totals for Government 4$14,300$42,9007$1,972

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $285,000 ($614.22)
    Water Utilities: $124,000 ($267.24)
    Police Protection: $61,000 ($131.47)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($114.22)
    Regular Highways: $34,000 ($73.28)
    General - Other: $30,000 ($64.66)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($51.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($45.26)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($23.71)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($15.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($4.31)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($4.31)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $127,000 ($273.71)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($56.03)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($32.33)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $122,000 ($262.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $41,000 ($88.36)
    Health and Hospitals: $3,000 ($6.47)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($4.31)
  • Tax - Property: $53,000 ($114.22)
    Other License: $4,000 ($8.62)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $4,000 ($8.62)
    Other: $2,000 ($4.31)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $431,000 ($928.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Towner:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZZJ (1450 AM; 1 kW; RUGBY, ND; Owner: RUGBY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

Towner fatal accident list:

Mar 19, 2018 06:44 PM, Main Street N, 14th Street S, Lat: 48.351822, Lon: -100.405172, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 24, 1977 11:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.6mTotal length
  • $739,000Total costs
  • 12,255Total average daily traffic
  • 1,791Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Towner, ND - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Towner, ND

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Towner)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Towner Municipal Airport (Lat: 48.358333 Lon: -100.392083), Type: Building, Overall height: 0 m, Call Sign: KCD9,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2001, Expiration Date: 03/14/2006, Cancellation Date: 05/20/2006, Registrant: Towner Municipal Airport Authority, Box 58, Towner, ND 58788


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0HIC, Licensee ID: L01350845, Grant Date: 11/09/2017, Expiration Date: 01/09/2028, Registrant: Karlyle A Erickson, 264 75th St. Ne, Towner, ND 58788

  • Call Sign: KC0NPV, Licensee ID: L00536878, Grant Date: 07/01/2022, Expiration Date: 07/01/2032, Certifier: Robert J G Anderson, Registrant: Robert J Anderson, Towner, ND 58788

  • Call Sign: KD0AKX, Licensee ID: L01276752, Grant Date: 04/26/2007, Expiration Date: 04/26/2017, Cancellation Date: 04/27/2019, Certifier: Stanley E Beck, Registrant: Stanley E Beck, 460 78th St N, Towner, ND 58788


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: ALBRECHT ROBERT J VOLMER VJ-22 (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 20359, N20359, N-20359, Serial Number: 369, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Dwight I Gunter, 5735 Highway 14, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: LATENDRESSE WAYNE RAF 2000 GYROPLANE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 554WL, N554WL, N-554WL, Serial Number: H2-04-15-629, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 12/02/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne Allen Latendresse, 6889 2nd Ave Ne, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66094, N66094, N-66094, Serial Number: 15075829, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/07/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 08/26/1985
    Registrant (Individual): Harry L Nelson, Rr 3 Po Box 66, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 75095, N75095, N-75095, Serial Number: 28-7615249, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 07/13/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Gunter Honey Inc, Po Box 330, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91913, N91913, N-91913, Serial Number: 11-1, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 07/13/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Gunter Honey Inc, Po Box 330, Towner, ND 58788
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/05/2019

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 18 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2010. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Towner, ND When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (58.0%), and Structure Fires (20.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Towner, ND
    • 10158.0%Outside Fires
    • 3620.7%Structure Fires
    • 3419.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Towner, ND
Most common first names in Towner, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1381.2 years
Mary1081.2 years
Anna1086.5 years
Elizabeth883.2 years
Margaret778.9 years
William777.3 years
Robert777.6 years
James770.3 years
Carl678.3 years
Joseph677.2 years
Most common last names in Towner, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Volk1079.4 years
Jones874.9 years
Anderson777.6 years
Wolf781.1 years
Haman781.7 years
Rosencrans675.8 years
Burckhard577.6 years
Green586.2 years
Thompson575.2 years
Nelson586.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Towner, ND
  • 45.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.0%Electricity
  • 18.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Towner, ND
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 14.3%Utility gas
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Towner compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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