Leeds, North Dakota

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Population in 2021: 434 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 
Males: 252  (58.2%)
Females: 182  (41.8%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
North Dakota median age:

35.8 years

Zip codes: 58346.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $62,730 (it was $31,953 in 2000)
Leeds:

$62,730
ND:

$66,519

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,815 (it was $19,869 in 2000)

Leeds city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $78,257 (it was $38,600 in 2000)
Leeds:

$78,257
ND:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $107,673; detached houses: $111,279; mobile homes: $82,083

Median gross rent in 2021: $552.

March 2022 cost of living index in Leeds: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 3.7%

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  • Races in Leeds, ND (2021)
    • 38789.8%White alone
    • 388.8%Hispanic
    • 20.5%Two or more races

Races in Leeds detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Leeds, North Dakota as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Leeds is 534 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: Norwegian (36.4%), German (17.9%), Italian (4.6%), Scandinavian (4.6%), Czech (4.0%), French Canadian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1514 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 953 people per square mile   (low).

Leeds, North Dakota map

12 residents are foreign born (2.8% Latin America).

This city:

2.8%
North Dakota:

4.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,064 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $481 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (119.7 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (372.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (726.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

York, ND (2.5 miles),
Brinsmade, ND (3.0 miles),
Churchs Ferry, ND (3.4 miles),
Knox, ND (3.5 miles),
Maza, ND (3.7 miles),
Minnewaukan, ND (4.2 miles ),
Cando, ND (4.2 miles ),
Wolford, ND (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 48.29 N, Longitude: 99.44 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Leeds, ND in 2021
Distribution of house value in Leeds, ND in 2021
Leeds satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $310,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,700
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Leeds, ND residents
Average permit cost in Leeds, ND
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.5%
North Dakota:

2.5%
Most common industries in Leeds, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.7%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.4%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (5.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.0%)
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Leeds, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)

Average climate in Leeds, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Leeds, North Dakota average temperatures Leeds, North Dakota average precipitation Leeds, North Dakota humidity Leeds, North Dakota wind speed Leeds, North Dakota snowfall Leeds, North Dakota sunshine Leeds, North Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

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

On 5/30/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.8 miles away from the Leeds city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/7/2008, a category F3 tornado 44.6 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leeds-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 12% 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 592.7 miles away from Leeds 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 241.9 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 281.9 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 234.0 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 418.2 miles away from Leeds center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 419.4 miles away from Leeds center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benson County (30) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 25
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 13, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 4, 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).
Leeds topographic map

Airports located in Leeds:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leeds:

  • Minot State University (about 86 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • University of North Dakota (about 113 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Bismarck State College (about 121 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 125 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 152 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 157 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 159 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Public high school in Leeds:

Public elementary/middle school in Leeds:

See full list of schools located in Leeds

Library in Leeds:

  • LEEDS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,888; Location: 221 MAIN STREET WEST; 5,225 books; 60 audio materials; 175 video materials; 7 state licensed databases; 3 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Leeds: Leeds Fire Department (A), Leeds Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Benson 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 Leeds and their reported violations in the past:

LEEDS CITY OF (Population served: 427, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-19-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-23-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2012), St Public Notif received (MAR-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-28-2012 to AUG-16-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-20-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-12-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.7%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Leeds (2011 data):

  • United Community Bank of North Dakota: United Community Bank Of North Dakot at 105 Central Avenue South, branch established on 1912/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $236.0 mil, Deposits: $210.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Leeds Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Leeds:

Marital status in Leeds, ND
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Leeds:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
North Dakota average:

10.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Leeds
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leeds, ND (based on Benson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,6388
Mainline Protestant1,73214
Evangelical Protestant3016
Other18-
None971-
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
Here:

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Benson County:

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.3%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.5%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.2%
North Dakota:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2018)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$651$7,8121$38
Water Supply 1$3,109$37,3081$956
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$1,213
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$620
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,106
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$459
Local Libraries 0$0 2$264
Totals for Government 2$3,760$22,56014$5,656

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $123,000 ($283.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $80,000 ($184.33)
    Regular Highways: $75,000 ($172.81)
    Financial Administration: $74,000 ($170.51)
    General - Other: $65,000 ($149.77)
    General Public Buildings: $31,000 ($71.43)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($69.12)
    Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($34.56)
    Health - Other: $8,000 ($18.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($11.52)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($11.52)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $35,000 ($80.65)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $79,000 ($182.03)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($92.17)
    Other: $29,000 ($66.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $9,000 ($20.74)
    Rents: $3,000 ($6.91)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.30)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $157,000 ($361.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $80,000 ($184.33)
    General Local Government Support: $33,000 ($76.04)
    Other: $19,000 ($43.78)
  • Tax - Property: $63,000 ($145.16)
    Other License: $5,000 ($11.52)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $279,000 ($642.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Leeds:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZZJ (1450 AM; 1 kW; RUGBY, ND; Owner: RUGBY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KDLR (1240 AM; 1 kW; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: DOUBLE Z BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, 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)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leeds:

  • KQZZ (96.7 FM; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KZZY (103.5 FM; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: DOUBLE Z BROADCASTING, INC.)

Leeds fatal accident list:

Jun 20, 1988 10:30 PM, 3rd & 1st, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.9mTotal length
  • 1,975Total average daily traffic
  • 475Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,975Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Leeds)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC0FDK, Licensee ID: L00132835, Grant Date: 03/08/1999, Expiration Date: 03/08/2009, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2000, Registrant: Kevin C Lunde, Leeds, ND 58346-0372
  • Call Sign: KC0HXS, Licensee ID: L00235649, Grant Date: 03/02/2010, Expiration Date: 05/04/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2022, Certifier: A Sanfrid Anderson, Registrant: A Sanfrid Anderson, 6160 52 Ave S E, Leeds, ND 58346

Most common first names in Leeds, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John887.6 years
Emma882.2 years
George682.3 years
Selmer679.0 years
Mary676.3 years
Marie687.5 years
Robert567.0 years
Myrtle581.4 years
Melvin578.0 years
Alma486.7 years
Most common last names in Leeds, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2379.0 years
Anderson1681.4 years
Jorgenson980.5 years
Larson880.9 years
Hanson776.0 years
Nestegard686.3 years
Straabe669.8 years
Fogelson580.2 years
Lunde579.6 years
Smith584.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leeds, ND
  • 55.7%Electricity
  • 35.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.1%Other fuel
  • 2.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leeds, ND
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 21.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Other fuel
  • 14.3%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Leeds compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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 2 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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