Robinson, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 35 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -50.7%
Males: 24  (69.6%)
Females: 11  (30.4%)
Median resident age:

43.5 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58478

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Robinson $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,701 (it was $15,712 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Robinson $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $162,889; detached houses: $181,784; mobile homes: $68,671
March 2022 cost of living index in Robinson: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.5%

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Ancestries: German (50.0%), Norwegian (42.9%), English (7.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1776 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 213 people per square mile   (very low).

Robinson, North Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $905 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $287 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (52.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (346.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (699.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tuttle, ND (3.2 miles),
Pettibone, ND (3.5 miles),
Dawson, ND (4.4 miles),
Tappen, ND (4.4 miles ),
Steele, ND (4.6 miles ),
Hurdsfield, ND (4.7 miles),
Woodworth, ND (4.7 miles),
Bowdon, ND (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 47.14 N, Longitude: 99.78 W

Area code: 701

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

Robinson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Robinson, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Robinson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Dakota state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Robinson city center killed one person and injured 26 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/11/2002, a category F4 tornado 25.6 miles away from the city center caused $650,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Robinson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 34% 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 552.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 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 203.4 miles away from Robinson center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 205.3 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 358.7 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 434.1 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 194.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kidder County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 10, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports located in Robinson:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Robinson:

  • Bismarck State College (about 54 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 55 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 105 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Northern State University (about 133 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of North Dakota (about 138 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 142 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 144 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public elementary/middle school in Robinson:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Robinson Rural Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kidder 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 Robinson and their reported violations in the past:

ROBINSON CITY OF (Population served: 37, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-22-2006), St Public Notif received (SEP-28-2006)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.6%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Robinson (2011 data):

  • First Security Bank - West: Robinson Branch at 101 South Main, branch established on 1922/05/16. Info updated 2008/05/05: Bank assets: $62.1 mil, Deposits: $49.9 mil, headquarters in Beulah, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Beulah Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Robinson:

Marital status in Robinson, ND
  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 13.1%
  • Divorced: 14.2%

For population 25 years and over in Robinson:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 16.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Robinson, ND (based on Kidder County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,18210
Evangelical Protestant5203
Catholic3252
None408-
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: 4
This county:

17.24 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Kidder County:

8.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Kidder County:

27.5%
State:

27.6%
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 0$0 1$2,244
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$784
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,683
Totals for Government 0$0 5$4,711

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($342.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($200.00)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($171.43)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($171.43)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($114.29)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($114.29)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($28.57)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $32,000 ($914.29)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($228.57)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($28.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $19,000 ($542.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $101,000 ($2885.71)
    Highways: $4,000 ($114.29)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($85.71)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($228.57)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($28.57)

Robinson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $101,000 ($2885.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $101,000 ($2885.71)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $70,000 ($2000.00)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $104,000 ($2971.43)

Strongest AM radio stations in Robinson:

  • 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.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KHND (1470 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, ND; Owner: THREE WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Robinson:

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

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Robinson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2 Mi E & 1 Mi S (Lat: 47.126944 Lon: -99.732889), Call Sign: KNAC740, Licensee ID: L00644539,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.9600 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2003, Expiration Date: 03/16/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2013, Registrant: Ward Whitman, 4135 25th St Ne, Harvey, ND 58341


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Lake Williams Township Municipal Airport (Lat: 47.125000 Lon: -99.722611), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WYG3, Licensee ID: L00331283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2001, Expiration Date: 04/02/2006, Cancellation Date: 06/03/2006, Registrant: Lake Williams Township Airport Authority, 3613 20th St Se, Robinson, ND 58478


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF0MDH, Licensee ID: L02656216, Grant Date: 04/04/2023, Expiration Date: 04/04/2033, Certifier: Charles A Bon, Registrant: Charles A Bon, 2350 31st Ave Se, Robinson, ND 58478


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4916G, N4916G, N-4916G, Serial Number: 17273463, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 04/13/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Anne Whitman Ongstad, 3613 20th St Se, Robinson, ND 58478

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Robinson, ND
  • 61.9%Electricity
  • 38.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Robinson, ND
  • 100.0%Electricity


Robinson 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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