White Earth, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 93 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +47.6%
Males: 66  (71.1%)
Females: 27  (28.9%)
Median resident age:

35.2 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58794

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,591 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
White Earth:

$73,591
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,039 (it was $11,671 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
White Earth $-697,060,931
ND $243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in White Earth: -10445.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in White Earth, North Dakota as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in White Earth is 170 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (85.7%), German (14.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2090 feet

Land area: 1.50 square miles.

Population density: 62 people per square mile   (very low).

White Earth, North Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (3.2% Europe, 3.2% North America).

This city:

6.3%
North Dakota:

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

2.4% ($300)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (142.8 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (508.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (862.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tioga, ND (2.8 miles ),
Ross, ND (3.4 miles),
Powers Lake, ND (3.7 miles ),
Ray, ND (4.3 miles ),
Stanley, ND (4.3 miles ),
Palermo, ND (5.0 miles),
Wildrose, ND (5.1 miles),
Epping, ND (5.3 miles)

Latitude: 48.38 N, Longitude: 102.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

Distribution of median household income in White Earth, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in White Earth, ND in 2022

White Earth satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.1%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in White Earth, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 124. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

124
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.60
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.04. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.04
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.9. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

White Earth-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Dakota state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/5/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the White Earth city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/11/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

White Earth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 93% 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 458.5 miles away from White Earth 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 605.1 miles away from White Earth center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
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 457.2 miles away from White Earth center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 324.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/29/1998 at 03:31:58, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.7 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/25/2014 at 22:45:38, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mountrail County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 11, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 3, 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).
White Earth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near White Earth:

  • TRI CITY CARES-TIOGA (Hospital, about 8 miles away; TIOGA, ND)
  • TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER LTC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; TIOGA, ND)

Amtrak station near White Earth:

  • 19 miles: STANLEY (MAIN ST. & RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Earth:

  • Minot State University (about 69 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 142 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 149 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • University of North Dakota (about 265 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Black Hills State University (about 274 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Northern State University (about 287 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 297 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Points of interest:

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Creek: Paulsen Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Mountrail 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 White Earth and their reported violations in the past:

BOOMTOWN RV PARK (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

3.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.9%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in White Earth:

Marital status in White Earth, ND
  • Never married: 33.3%
  • Now married: 45.4%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 14.3%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in White Earth:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 15.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.1
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White Earth, ND (based on Mountrail County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,4494
Mainline Protestant1,77013
Other3911
Evangelical Protestant1249
None2,939-
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: 6
Mountrail County:

9.29 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

9.29 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

10.0%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
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 2$503
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$497
Other and Unallocable 0$0 4$3,155
Totals for Government 0$0 11$4,155

White Earth government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $66,000 ($709.68)
    General - Other: $65,000 ($698.92)
    General Public Buildings: $39,000 ($419.35)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($107.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($96.77)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($64.52)

White Earth government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($86.02)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($32.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $121,000 ($1301.08)
    Highways: $8,000 ($86.02)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($96.77)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $427,000 ($4591.40)

Strongest AM radio stations in White Earth:

  • KTGO (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TIOGA, ND; Owner: TIOGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KATQ (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLENTYWOOD, MT; Owner: RADIO INTERNAT'L-KATQ B/CAST ASSOC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Earth:

  • K220FH (91.9 FM; TIOGA, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.8mTotal length
  • $282,000Total costs
  • 3,550Total average daily traffic
  • 739Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,710Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in White Earth)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • WHITE EARTH WEST WIU, Bnsf Ls35 Mp75.23 White Earth West Wiu (Lat: 48.387028 Lon: -102.806306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 9.8 m, Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WPJX639,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.710 MHz, 161.010 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2022, Expiration Date: 12/06/2031, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • CP 782 WIU, Bnsf Ls35 Mp 78.2 - Cp782 Wiu (Lat: 48.390528 Lon: -102.867889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WPJV691,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.710 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/2021, Expiration Date: 11/12/2031, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • WHITE EARTH 2, Lat: 48.311667 Lon: -102.662306, Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQKK629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Raul Magallanes, Registrant: Rignet Satcom, Inc., Houston, TX 77094-8629, Phone: (281) 674-0150, Fax: (281) 674-0101, Email:

  • WHITE EARTH, Lat: 48.311667 Lon: -102.662306, Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQKK629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Raul Magallanes, Registrant: Rignet Satcom, Inc., Houston, TX 77094-8629, Phone: (281) 674-0150, Fax: (281) 674-0101, Email:

  • NESET, 6834 101st Ave Nw (Lat: 48.408444 Lon: -102.860972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 90.2 m, Call Sign: WQQW846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2022, Expiration Date: 03/18/2033, Certifier: David J Schneider, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, Phone: (701) 557-5669, Email:

  • WHITE EARTH, White Earth, Nd (Lat: 48.311667 Lon: -102.662306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQTP890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 03/20/2014, Expiration Date: 03/20/2024, Certifier: Mike L Hinz, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White Earth, ND
  • 78.3%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Electricity


White Earth compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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