Leal, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 24 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.3%
Males: 13  (55.6%)
Females: 11  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

64.7 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58479

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

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,391 (it was $10,662 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Leal $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $41,970; detached houses: $42,601
March 2022 cost of living index in Leal: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.2%

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Ancestries: Norwegian (60.0%), German (40.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1465 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 182 people per square mile   (very low).

Leal, North Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Leal city:

2.0% ($199)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (73.0 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (284.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (638.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rogers, ND (2.4 miles),
Dazey, ND (2.8 miles),
Wimbledon, ND (2.8 miles ),
Sanborn, ND (3.5 miles),
Spiritwood Lake, ND (3.5 miles),
Courtenay, ND (3.8 miles),
Spiritwood, ND (3.8 miles),
Hannaford, ND (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 47.11 N, Longitude: 98.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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

Leal satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+50.0%).

Average climate in Leal, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Leal-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the Leal city center caused $2 million in damages.

On 8/23/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leal-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 5% 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 619.2 miles away from Leal 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 147.2 miles away from Leal center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 206.8 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 138.3 miles away from Leal 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 114.4 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 417.9 miles away from Leal center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barnes County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leal topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leal:

  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 73 miles; Fargo, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 76 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 76 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • University of North Dakota (about 82 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 100 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Northern State University (about 115 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 119 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)

Points of interest:

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Barnes 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:

2.0 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.0%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Leal:

Marital status in Leal, ND
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 19.8%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

For population 25 years and over in Leal:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 11.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leal, ND (based on Barnes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,36819
Catholic1,7006
Evangelical Protestant96811
Other32
None4,027-
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
Barnes County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Barnes County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Barnes County:

14.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.9%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.7%
State:

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

12.9%
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
Higher Education - Instructional 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $3,000 ($125.00)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($125.00)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($41.67)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($41.67)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($41.67)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($83.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($83.33)
    Highways: $1,000 ($41.67)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($333.33)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $18,000 ($750.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Leal:

  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOVC (1490 AM; 1 kW; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KQDJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leal:

  • KQDJ-FM (101.1 FM; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYNU (98.3 FM; CARRINGTON, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXGT (95.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRJ (91.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Leal:

  • KXJB-TV (Channel 4; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF FARGO LLC)
  • KJRR (Channel 7; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KCSI-LP (Channel 32; WINDSOR, ETC., ND; Owner: CABLE SERVICES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.6mTotal length
  • 50Total average daily traffic
  • 50Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 4.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 47.066667 Lon: -98.387861), Call Sign: KTX860, Licensee ID: L00391154,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/09/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2011, Registrant: Ora Elliott, Sanborn, ND 58480, Phone: (701) 646-6477


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leal, ND
  • 83.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Electricity


Leal compared to North Dakota state average:

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