Center, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 579 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.6%
 
Males: 303  (52.4%)
Females: 276  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58530.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,737 (it was $41,406 in 2000)
Center:

$54,737
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,438 (it was $20,043 in 2000)

Center city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $173,464 (it was $52,100 in 2000)
Center:

$173,464
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $280,639; detached houses: $282,065; mobile homes: $277,405

Median gross rent in 2022: $533.

March 2022 cost of living index in Center: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.1%
(15.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 61.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Center, ND (2022)
    • 46082.9%White alone
    • 6611.9%Two or more races
    • 346.1%Hispanic

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According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Center, North Dakota as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Center is 184 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (51.3%), American (20.9%), Norwegian (7.6%), English (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1980 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 1,489 people per square mile   (low).

Center, North Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,241 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,131 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (32.3 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (413.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (763.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stanton, ND (3.8 miles ),
Washburn, ND (4.2 miles ),
New Salem, ND (4.4 miles ),
Hazen, ND (4.4 miles ),
Harmon, ND (4.5 miles),
Wilton, ND (4.9 miles ),
Underwood, ND (5.0 miles ),
Beulah, ND (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 47.11 N, Longitude: 101.30 W

Area code: 701

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $157,100
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $340,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $340,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $105,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $250,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Center, ND residents
Average permit cost in Center, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Center, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (18.2%)
  • Utilities (16.0%)
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (28.5%)
  • Utilities (22.7%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (2.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.1%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Public administration (11.6%)
  • Utilities (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Center, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.1%)
  • Extraction workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Extraction workers (7.6%)
  • Electricians (7.0%)
  • Top executives (5.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.8%)

Average climate in Center, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Center-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.0 miles away from the Center city center killed one person and injured 26 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 51.6 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Center-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 76% 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 483.6 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 299.6 miles away from Center center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 639.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 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 220.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 300.9 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 387.8 miles away from Center 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 Oliver County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Snows: 3, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Center topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Center:

  • Bismarck State College (about 31 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 38 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 79 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Northern State University (about 178 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of North Dakota (about 206 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 213 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 215 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public high school in Center:

Public elementary/middle school in Center:

See full list of schools located in Center

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Center: Oliver County Rural Fire Station (A), Oliver County Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: FT Clark Historic Site-Fort Clark (Historical Places & Services; 1150 37th Avenue Southwest).

Oliver 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 Center and their reported violations in the past:

CROSS RANCH STATE PARK (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-28-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-28-2014), St Public Notif received (SEP-02-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-13-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-12-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-12-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-25-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-12-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-12-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-19-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-29-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In NOV-29-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2013)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In NOV-29-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In NOV-01-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-14-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-14-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-06-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Center that have no violations reported:

  • CENTER NORTH SYSTEM (Population served: 434, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • CENTER SOUTH SYSTEM (Population served: 244, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • MILTON R YOUNG STATION WELL - MPC (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CENTER MINE (BNI COAL) (Population served: 135, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.1%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

2 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Center (2011 data):

  • Security First Bank of North Dakota: Center Branch at Main Street And Center Avenue, branch established on 1980/01/02. Info updated 2008/08/21: Bank assets: $140.5 mil, Deposits: $116.1 mil, headquarters in New Salem, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Oliver Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Center:

Marital status in Center, ND
  • Never married: 14.0%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 8.0%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Center:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
North Dakota average:

10.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Center, ND (based on Oliver County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4171
Mainline Protestant4132
Evangelical Protestant--
None1,016-
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: 1
This county:

5.81 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

5.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Oliver County:

28.4%
North Dakota:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Center:

56.0%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Center:

54.6%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Center:

28.0
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.7%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.3%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

33.6%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
Center:

62.8%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.4%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Center, 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 2$6,937$41,6220$0
Water Supply 1$7,627$91,5240$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$5,630
Totals for Government 3$14,564$58,2561$5,630

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $440,000 ($759.93)
    General Public Buildings: $123,000 ($212.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $114,000 ($196.89)
    Police Protection: $101,000 ($174.44)
    Regular Highways: $89,000 ($153.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($91.54)
    Financial Administration: $51,000 ($88.08)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($38.00)
    Central Staff Services: $21,000 ($36.27)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $55,000 ($94.99)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $185,000 ($319.52)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($100.17)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($91.54)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($22.45)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($6.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $153,000 ($264.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $97,000 ($167.53)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($3.45)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $186,000 ($321.24)
    Property: $78,000 ($134.72)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($5.18)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.73)

Center government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,308,000 ($2259.07)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,230,000 ($2124.35)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $78,000 ($134.72)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $307,000 ($530.22)

Strongest AM radio stations in Center:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHOL (1410 AM; 1 kW; BEULAH, ND; Owner: TWO GUYS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLXX (1270 AM; 1 kW; BISMARCK-MANDAN, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Center:

  • KQDY (94.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSSS (101.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KCND (90.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYYY (92.9 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKCT (97.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KACL (98.7 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBYZ (96.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Center:

  • KBME-TV (Channel 3; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXMB-TV (Channel 12; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)

Center fatal accident list:

Sep 12, 1998 11:45 PM, Sr-25, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.8mTotal length
  • 1,535Total average daily traffic
  • 183Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,561Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Center)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • SQUARE BUTTE, ND, 5 Miles Southeast Of (Lat: 47.071444 Lon: -101.198000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WPQS329,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 07/10/2020, Expiration Date: 09/14/2030, Certifier: Daniel Schmitt, Registrant: Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., 5301 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201, Phone: (701) 795-4385, Fax: (701) 795-4333, Email:

  • CENTER, Lat: 47.111500 Lon: -101.295000, Call Sign: WQHA616,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.318 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2017, Expiration Date: 06/12/2027, Certifier: Janell Peterson, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • STATION, 5 Mi Se Of (Lat: 47.066667 Lon: -101.212083), Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WAT712,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1955.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/1995, Expiration Date: 12/05/2000, Cancellation Date: 10/30/1997, Phone: (701) 795-4000

  • STATION, 5 Mi Se Of (Lat: 47.070528 Lon: -101.197083), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WAT713,
    Assigned Frequencies: 12580.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2010, Expiration Date: 12/05/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/06/2021, Registrant: Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., 5301 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201, Phone: (701) 795-4323, Fax: (701) 795-4333, Email:

  • STATION, 6.2 Mi Se From (Lat: 47.044694 Lon: -101.219306), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WEE879,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6735.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2000, Expiration Date: 02/14/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2011, Certifier: James L Goodin, Registrant: B V Larson Inc., 1082 West Bone Lake Ln, Milltown, WI 54858, Phone: (715) 857-5557, Fax: (715) 857-5557, Email:

  • STATION, 5 Mi Se Of (Lat: 47.066667 Lon: -101.212917), Structure height: 82.9 m, Overall height: 95.1 m, Call Sign: WEH267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2131.60 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2010, Expiration Date: 12/05/2020, Cancellation Date: 10/30/2014, Registrant: Minnkota Power Cooperative Inc., 1822 Mill Road, Grand Forks, ND 58208-3200, Phone: (701) 795-4305, Fax: (701) 795-4333, Email:

  • STATION, 5.7 Mi Se From (Lat: 47.070528 Lon: -101.197083), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WEH973,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6565.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2000, Expiration Date: 02/14/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2011, Certifier: James L Goodin, Registrant: B V Larson Inc., 1082 West Bone Lake Ln, Milltown, WI 54858, Phone: (715) 857-5557, Fax: (715) 857-5557, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Center)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER J4 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 26751, N26751, N-26751, Serial Number: 4892, Airworthiness Date: 09/03/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 04/16/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Edward D Henderscheid, 3635 Highway 200a, Center, ND 58530
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/30/2013
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4026X, N4026X, N-4026X, Serial Number: 5126, Year manufactured: 1969, Certificate Issue Date: 12/28/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Charles A Alderin, 3640 Highway 200a, Center, ND 58530
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 14-13-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 74220, N74220, N-74220, Serial Number: 1333, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/20/2003
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Craig Steven Vigue, 213 Square Butte St, Center, ND 58530, Other Owners: Julia A Morrison-Vigue
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/23/2017

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 fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 21 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2011. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Center, ND When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (56.5%), and Structure Fires (19.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Center, ND
    • 9656.5%Outside Fires
    • 3319.4%Structure Fires
    • 2917.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 127.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Center, ND
Most common first names in Center, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1078.1 years
Anna880.4 years
Rose782.1 years
George576.8 years
Edward483.7 years
Lena486.3 years
William480.8 years
Peter476.5 years
Florence486.2 years
Helen379.0 years
Most common last names in Center, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Berger1077.4 years
Cordes675.7 years
Bittner678.8 years
Schulte683.2 years
Brown578.4 years
Hagerott571.6 years
Orgaard575.4 years
Starck572.8 years
Hoffman482.2 years
Benjamin482.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Center, ND
  • 71.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.9%Electricity
  • 8.8%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Coal or coke
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Center, ND
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 47.4%Other fuel
  • 5.3%Electricity


Center compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.