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St. John, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 317 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.5%
 
Males: 186  (58.8%)
Females: 131  (41.2%)
Median resident age:

42.2 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58369.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
St. John:  $-648,737,814
ND:  $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,486 (it was $12,294 in 2000)

St. John city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $31,700 in 2000)
St. John:  $-697,060,931
ND:  $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $68,900; detached houses: $102,481; mobile homes: $14,747

Median gross rent in 2022: $678.

March 2022 cost of living index in St. John: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.7%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in St. John, ND (2022)
    • 13160.6%American Indian alone
    • 5023.1%White alone
    • 2511.6%Other race alone
    • 94.2%Black alone
    • 83.7%Two or more races

Races in St. John detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in St. John, North Dakota as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in St. John is 170 to 1.


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Ancestries: Polish (11.2%), American (8.1%), Norwegian (5.6%), German (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1950 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1,078 people per square mile   (low).

St. John, North Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
St. John city:

1.6% ($496)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (155.5 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (409.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (761.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rolla, ND (2.7 miles ),
Belcourt, ND (2.7 miles ),
Green Acres, ND (2.7 miles ),
Shell Valley, ND (3.5 miles ),
Hansboro, ND (3.9 miles),
East Dunseith, ND (3.9 miles ),
Dunseith, ND (4.3 miles ),
Perth, ND (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 48.94 N, Longitude: 99.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

Distribution of median household income in St. John, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in St. John, ND in 2022
St. John satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in St. John, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Public administration (13.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (8.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (23.1%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.7%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (12.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.2%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
Most common occupations in St. John, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.3%)
  • Cashiers (11.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)

Average climate in St. John, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

St. John, North Dakota average temperatures St. John, North Dakota average precipitation St. John, North Dakota humidity St. John, North Dakota wind speed St. John, North Dakota snowfall St. John, North Dakota sunshine St. John, North Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

St. John-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Dakota state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/7/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.5 miles away from the St. John city center injured 3 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/20/1965, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

St. John-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 7% 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 599.7 miles away from the city 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 284.4 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 327.5 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 277.1 miles away from St. John center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 439.7 miles away from St. John center
On 7/29/1998 at 03:31:58, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.7 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 231.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rolette County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 10, Snows: 5, Winter Storms: 2, 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).
St. John topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. John:

  • Minot State University (about 88 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • University of North Dakota (about 141 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Bismarck State College (about 156 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 161 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 173 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 196 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 199 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Public high school in St. John:

Public elementary/middle school in St. John:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Saint John Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rolette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.1%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in St. John:

Marital status in St. John, ND
  • Never married: 46.4%
  • Now married: 27.7%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in St. John:

  • High school or higher: 99.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for St. John, ND (based on Rolette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,9317
Mainline Protestant1,3397
Evangelical Protestant84210
Other1271
None--
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: 7
Here:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Rolette County:

3.67 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Rolette County:

2.94 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

14.1%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

37.6%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rolette County:

23.5%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
St. John:

45.0%
State:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
St. John:

43.9%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
St. John:

29.4
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.5%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.9%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
St. John:

41.4%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

55.9%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
St. John:

82.3%
State:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of St. John, ND Residents

St. John government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $107,000 ($337.54)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($31.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($3.15)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $70,000 ($220.82)
    Water Utilities: $56,000 ($176.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $47,000 ($148.26)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($113.56)
    Regular Highways: $36,000 ($113.56)
    General - Other: $27,000 ($85.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($85.17)
    Air Transportation: $25,000 ($78.86)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($47.32)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($28.39)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($22.08)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $5,000 ($15.77)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($9.46)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($9.46)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($9.46)
    Natural Resources - Other: $2,000 ($6.31)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($59.94)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $10,000 ($31.55)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($15.77)

St. John government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $66,000 ($208.20)
    Sewerage: $65,000 ($205.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($37.85)
    Air Transportation: $5,000 ($15.77)
    Other: $4,000 ($12.62)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Air Transportation: $3,000 ($9.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $18,000 ($56.78)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($15.77)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($6.31)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $108,000 ($340.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000 ($69.40)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($63.09)
    Other: $16,000 ($50.47)
  • Tax - Property: $135,000 ($425.87)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $61,000 ($192.43)
    Other License: $15,000 ($47.32)
    Other Selective Sales: $14,000 ($44.16)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($9.46)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($6.31)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($3.15)

St. John government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,040,000 ($3280.76)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $930,000 ($2933.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $110,000 ($347.00)

St. John government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $117,000 ($369.09)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $324,000 ($1022.08)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $253,000 ($798.11)

Strongest AM radio stations in St. John:

  • 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.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KZZJ (1450 AM; 1 kW; RUGBY, ND; Owner: RUGBY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. John:

  • KEYA (88.5 FM; BELCOURT, ND; Owner: KEYA, INC.)
  • KBTO (101.9 FM; BOTTINEAU, ND; Owner: PROGRAMMERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K261BA (100.1 FM; ROLLA, ND; Owner: STANDEF BROADCASTING CORP. OF ND)

TV broadcast stations around St. John:

  • K51EX (Channel 51; TURTLE MOUNTAIN INDI, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICE)
  • K53DH (Channel 53; BELCOURT, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICES)
  • K57EY (Channel 57; BELCOURT, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICES)
  • K61EF (Channel 61; BELCOURT, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICES)
  • K63ER (Channel 63; TURTLE MOUNTAIN INDI, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICE)
  • K65FE (Channel 65; TURTLE MOUNTAIN INDI, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICE)
  • K55FH (Channel 55; BELCOURT, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICES)
  • K59DM (Channel 59; BELCOURT, ND; Owner: SCHINDLER COMMUNITY TV SERVICES)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in St. John)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • St John 12010M, Lat: 48.936083 Lon: -99.947889, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 80.8 m, Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WQOT982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3662.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2012, Expiration Date: 05/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2021, Certifier: Dennis Hansel, Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1116 Heartfields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Phone: (202) 321-1448, Fax: (301) 622-2864, Email:

  • St John 24010M, Lat: 48.936083 Lon: -99.947889, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 80.8 m, Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WQOT982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3662.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2012, Expiration Date: 05/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2021, Certifier: Dennis Hansel, Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1116 Heartfields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Phone: (202) 321-1448, Fax: (301) 622-2864, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in St. John, ND
  • 54.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.7%Electricity
  • 5.7%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in St. John, ND
  • 53.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.1%Electricity
  • 23.1%Wood


St. John compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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