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LaMoure County

Population in July 2008: 123. Population change since 2000: -15.8%
 

Males: 60  (49.3%)
Females: 63  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  49.0 years
North Dakota median age:  36.2 years

Zip code: 58466


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,479 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Marion:  $29,479
North Dakota:  $43,753

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,370
Marion:  $16,370
North Dakota:  $24,127

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $37,653 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Marion:  $37,653
North Dakota:  $106,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $54,015; Detached houses: $53,336; Mobile homes: $5,000; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $55,000

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Races in Marion:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • Vietnamese (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Marion: 68.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (56.2%), Norwegian (42.5%), Dutch (10.3%), Czech (5.5%), French (4.8%), Irish (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1460 feet

Land area: 0.84 square miles.

Population density: 147 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Marion

  • High school or higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marion city

  • Never married: 14.8%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.1%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

3 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe).

This city:  2.1%
North Dakota:  1.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Marion:  1.3% ($311)
North Dakota:  1.8% ($1,247)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (74.6 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (269.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (621.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Litchville, ND (2.7 miles) , Dickey, ND (2.9 miles) , Montpelier, ND (3.7 miles) , LaMoure, ND (4.2 miles ), Berlin, ND (4.2 miles) , Kathryn, ND (4.2 miles) , Fort Ransom, ND (4.5 miles) , Verona, ND (4.6 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 46.61 N, Longitude: 98.33 W

Area code: 701

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Population change in the 1990s: -22 (-13.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (10%)
  • Truck transportation (10%)
  • Warehousing and storage (10%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Warehousing and storage (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Business operations specialists (7%)
  • Other financial specialists (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (17%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Religious workers (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)



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Average climate in Marion, North Dakota

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Marion-area historical tornado activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Marion city center caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/20/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Marion-area historical earthquake activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 90.3 miles away from Marion center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Marion:
  • MERCY HOSPITAL OF VALLEY CITY - CAH (about 27 miles; VALLEY CITY, ND)
  • JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; JAMESTOWN, ND)
  • LISBON MEDICAL CENTER - CAH (about 35 miles; LISBON, ND)

Political contributions by individuals in Marion, ND

Airports located in Marion:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion:
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 69 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 86 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 89 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 89 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 109 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; FT enrollment: 9,935)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 116 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Marion and their reported violations in the past:

MARION TRAVEL PLAZA (Serves NC, Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-14-2002), St Public Notif requested (JAN-14-2002), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between AUG-21-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-10-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-16-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
North Dakota:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  57.7%
Whole state:  64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.4%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  22.8%
Whole state:  11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marion, ND



Marion compared to North Dakota state average:
  • Median household income 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 below 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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Banks with branches in Marion (2009 data):
  • First State Bank of North Dakota: Main Avenue Branch at 204 4th Main Avenue, branch established on 1928-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $214.1 mil, Deposits: $157.2 mil, headquarters in Arthur, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in LaMoure County North Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (36%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (35%)
  • Electricity (29%)


Religion statistics for Marion

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchHutterian Brethren
Adherents27.0%26.9%13.0%10.6%4.3%
Congregations22.2%16.7%11.1%16.7%5.6%
NameConservative Congregational Christian ConferencePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents3.9%2.8%2.6%2.3%6.6%
Congregations2.8%5.6%2.8%2.8%13.9%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$408
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$280
Sewerage 0$0 1$255
Totals for Government 0$0 7$943



Marion government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000
  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $12,000
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
    General - Other: $9,000
    Water Utilities: $4,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
    Special Assessments: $4,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $37,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $5,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $10,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $23,000

3.77% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,484 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.77%
North Dakota average:  7.27%

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


5.93% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,883 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.93%
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 Cass County, ND  1.50% ($25,462 average AGI)
to Stutsman County, ND  0.81% ($29,714)


Strongest AM radio stations in Marion:
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KQDJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOVC (1490 AM; 1 kW; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQLX (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LISBON, ND; Owner: SHEYENNE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marion:
  • KPRJ (91.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQDJ-FM (101.1 FM; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXGT (95.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marion:
  • KCSI-LP (Channel 32; WINDSOR, ETC., ND; Owner: CABLE SERVICES, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Se Cor Mckinley St & 3rd Ave, Call Sign: KNCX375, Licensee ID: L00055944
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.115 MHz, 155.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/2002, Expiration Date: 03/12/2012
    Registrant: County Of Lamoure, 104 2nd St, Marion, ND 58466, Phone: (706) 669-2261

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KA0ENW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01335026
    Grant Date: 10/24/2007, Expiration Date: 10/24/2017
    Registrant: Leslie A Krenz, 305 3rd Main St, Marion, ND 58466


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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