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Kidder County

Population in July 2008: 62. Population change since 2000: -17.3%
 

Males: 34  (56.0%)
Females: 28  (44.0%)

Median resident age:  48.8 years
North Dakota median age:  36.2 years

Zip code: 58428


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,872 (it was $20,833 in 2000)
Dawson:  $29,872
North Dakota:  $45,685

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,351

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $16,678 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Dawson:  $16,678
North Dakota:  $112,500

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Races in Dawson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Dawson: 66.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (50.7%), Russian (14.7%), Irish (9.3%), English (8.0%), Norwegian (8.0%), Polish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1750 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 154 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Dawson

  • High school or higher: 42.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 66.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dawson city

  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 31.0%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 31.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
North Dakota:  1.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Dawson:  4.3% ($429)
North Dakota:  1.8% ($1,247)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (48.7 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (338.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (689.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Tappen, ND (2.4 miles ), Steele, ND (2.8 miles ), Robinson, ND (4.4 miles) , Pettibone, ND (4.5 miles) , Medina, ND (4.6 miles ), Tuttle, ND (4.7 miles) , Streeter, ND (4.9 miles) , Napoleon, ND (5.0 miles ).

Latitude: 46.87 N, Longitude: 99.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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Population change in the 1990s: -3 (-3.8%).



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Dawson-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 37.8 miles away from the Dawson city center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/11/2002, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.1 miles away from the city center caused $650,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Dawson:
  • MEDCENTER ONE (about 38 miles; BISMARCK, ND)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE HOSPITAL (about 39 miles; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • WISHEK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - CAH (about 48 miles; WISHEK, ND)

Political contributions by individuals in Dawson, ND

Heliports located in Dawson:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dawson:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 48 miles; BISMARCK, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 49 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,205)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 114 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 120 miles; MINOT, ND; FT enrollment: 2,662)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 132 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 146 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; FT enrollment: 9,935)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 154 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Dawson and their reported violations in the past:

THE BIG D (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between NOV-17-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-04-2003)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-17-2003), St Compliance achieved (AUG-10-2004)
  • Notification, Public - Between JUL-2001 and SEP-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2001)
  • Notification, Public - Between JUL-28-1998 and AUG-28-1998, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-03-1998)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
DAWSON CAFE (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAY-22-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-04-2005)
  • Notification, Public - Between JAN-2001 and MAR-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-14-2001)
  • Notification, Public - Between JAN-28-1997 and FEB-28-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-09-1997)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Dawson that have no violations reported:
  • ELKS CAMP GRASSICK (Population served: 120, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
North Dakota:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  44.7%
Whole state:  64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.9%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  20.3%
Whole state:  11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  7.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dawson, ND



Dawson compared to North Dakota state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Kidder County North Dakota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)


Religion statistics for Dawson

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 80.17%
Here80.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodOther
Adherents33.8%23.2%16.2%12.5%14.4%
Congregations23.5%17.6%23.5%5.9%29.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll



Dawson government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $7,000
    Sewerage: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $9,000
    General - Other: $8,000
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000
    Sewerage: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $4,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $126,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - NEC: $1,000
    Property: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $14,000

5.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,192 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.08%
North Dakota average:  7.27%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Burleigh County, ND  1.37% ($28,643 average AGI)


4.71% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,125 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.71%
North Dakota average:  7.80%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Burleigh County, ND  1.76% ($39,833 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dawson:
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dawson:
  • KQDY (94.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KYNU (98.3 FM; CARRINGTON, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)



FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: K0LI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01231481
    Grant Date: 01/06/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017
    Registrant: Richard Neustel, Box 204, Dawson, ND 58428


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA28-151 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6186J , Serial Number: 28-7615326, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1976
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Selmer Spitzer, Po Box B, Dawson, ND 58428, Other Owners: Phyllis K Spitzer
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 7315P , Serial Number: 401-0672, Year manufactured: 1987, Airworthiness Date: 09/04/1987
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Rod Mattern, 404 W Lakeview Ln, Dawson, ND 58428, Other Owners: Deborah Mattern



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