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McHenry County

Population in July 2007: 490. Population change since 2000: -12.2%
 

Males: 227  (46.3%)
Females: 263  (53.7%)

Median resident age:  49.5 years
North Dakota median age:  36.2 years

Zip codes: 58788.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,425 (it was $25,536 in 2000)
Towner:  $35,425
North Dakota:  $43,753

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $43,507 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Towner:  $43,507
North Dakota:  $106,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $50,975; Detached houses: $51,222; Mobile homes: $24,615; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
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Races in Towner:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Towner: 70.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.2%), Norwegian (33.6%), Irish (6.6%), English (6.3%), French (5.2%), Swedish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1486 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 592 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Towner

  • High school or higher: 75.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Towner city

  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 54.0%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 17.7%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

8 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
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:

Towner:  1.5% ($403)
North Dakota:  1.8% ($1,247)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (107.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (411.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (765.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bantry, ND (3.8 miles) , Willow City, ND (4.3 miles ), Rugby, ND (4.3 miles ), Karlsruhe, ND (4.5 miles) , Granville, ND (4.6 miles ), Balta, ND (4.6 miles) , Upham, ND (4.7 miles) , Gardena, ND (5.0 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $59,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $78,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 48.35 N, Longitude: 100.41 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Cattle Capital of North Dakota

Area code: 701

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Population change in the 1990s: -93 (-13.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Food (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Rail transportation (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (15%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)



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Average climate in Towner, North Dakota

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Towner-area historical tornado activity is near North Dakota state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1986, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.4 miles away from the Towner city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1958, a category 3 tornado 40.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Towner:
  • HEART OF AMERICA MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; RUGBY, ND)
  • ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTER - CAH (about 36 miles; BOTTINEAU, ND)
  • TRINITY ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL (about 42 miles; MINOT, ND)

Political contributions by individuals in Towner, ND

Airports located in Towner:
Amtrak station near Towner:
  • 19 miles: RUGBY (201 W. DEWEY ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Towner:
  • MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; MINOT, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)
  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 106 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,205)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 111 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 157 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; FT enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 188 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 208 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 208 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
Public high school in Towner:
  • TOWNER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 79; Location: 302 2ND ST SE; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)
Public elementary/middle school in Towner:
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Court: McHenry County - 911 Coordinator- Clerk Of Court- Judge Office (Po Box 117).

 

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

TOWNER STATE NURSERY (Address: 878 NURSERY ROAD, Population served: 45, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-30-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-30-2004), St Public Notif received (SEP-03-2004), St Compliance achieved (JUN-22-2005)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2000 and DEC-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-25-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-25-2000), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2000), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2001)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-1998 and DEC-1998, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-1998), St Public Notif received (AUG-10-1998), St Compliance achieved (JUN-08-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-1997 and DEC-1997, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-14-1997), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-1997), St Compliance achieved (JUN-08-2006)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Towner that have no violations reported:
  • TOWNER CITY OF (Population served: 574, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  53.6%
Whole state:  64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.2%
Whole state:  11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.3%
Whole state:  4.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Towner, ND



Towner compared to North Dakota 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Towner (2009 data):
  • Western State Bank: 202 Main Street South Branch at 200 Main Street South, branch established on 1977-01-17. Info updated 2009-04-02: Bank assets: $395.5 mil, Deposits: $352.0 mil, headquarters in Devils Lake, ND, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Western State Agency, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School



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2004 Presidential Election results in McHenry County North Dakota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (47%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (29%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religon statistics for Towner

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther religions
Adherents55.7%23.4%11.8%2.1%7.0%
Congregations36.7%23.3%16.7%3.3%20.0%
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$1,283
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$275
Firefighters 0$0 1$45
Solid Waste Management 1$2,546$30,5520$0
Water Supply 1$2,170$26,0400$0
Totals for Government 2$4,716$28,2967$1,603



Towner government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $48,000
    Sewerage: $29,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $83,000
    Solid Waste Management: $36,000
    Police Protection: $35,000
    Sewerage: $24,000
    Financial Administration: $17,000
    Fire Protection: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $8,000
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $319,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $294,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $25,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $59,000
    Water Utilities: $41,000
    Sewerage: $32,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $795,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $149,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000
    General Support: $17,000
  • Tax - Property: $36,000
    Other Selective Sales: $30,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $71,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000

5.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,115 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.96%
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 Ward County, ND  2.34% ($25,706 average AGI)


7.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,700 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.65%
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 Ward County, ND  3.11% ($25,536 average AGI)
to Burleigh County, ND  0.54% ($32,750)


Strongest AM radio stations in Towner:
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZZJ (1450 AM; 1 kW; RUGBY, ND; Owner: RUGBY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, 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)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, 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)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)




Towner fatal accident list:
Aug 24, 1977 08:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,380
Total average daily truck traffic: 142

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • William J Hackett, Nw 1/4 Of The Se 1/4 Of Section 1, Township 156 N, Range 73 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 90.2 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • Scott Pfennig, Towner, Nd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, , Licensee ID: L00009440
    Registrant: Srt Communications, Inc., 3615 North Broadway, Minot, ND 58702-2027, Phone: (701) 838-3715, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • 407 Main St, Call Sign: KFG298, Licensee ID: L00082671
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.115 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2002, Expiration Date: 05/30/2012
    Registrant: Mchenry County, 407 S Main, Towner, ND 58788, Phone: (701) 537-5724, Fax: (701) 537-5969
  • Mchenry County Courthouse, Call Sign: KNCP264, Licensee ID: L00051882
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.085 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/06/2001, Expiration Date: 01/13/2012
    Registrant: State Of North Dakota, Bismarck, ND 58502-5511, Phone: (701) 224-2111
  • 407 Main S St, Call Sign: WCD316, Licensee ID: L00082671
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2002, Expiration Date: 05/30/2012
    Registrant: Mchenry County, 407 S Main, Towner, ND 58788, Phone: (701) 537-5724, Fax: (701) 537-5969
  • Cty Court House Main St, Call Sign: KAG346, Licensee ID: L00082671
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.370 MHz, 155.430 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/24/1997, Expiration Date: 09/01/2002, Cancelation Date: 01/12/2003
    Registrant: County Of Mc Henry, Towner, ND 58788, Phone: (701) 537-5633
  • Cty Court House Main St, Call Sign: WCB233, Licensee ID: L00082671
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.505 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/24/1997, Expiration Date: 09/01/2002, Cancelation Date: 01/12/2003
    Registrant: County Of Mc Henry, Towner, ND 58788, Phone: (701) 537-5633
  • Tracks Betwn Main & Souris Sts, Call Sign: KAL499
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.590 MHz, 160.650 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/17/2005, Expiration Date: 06/11/2015
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • RUGBY DT, Nw 1/4 Of The Se 1/4 Of Section 1, Township 156 N, Range 73 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 90.2 m, Call Sign: WPUI535
    Assigned Frequencies : 6805.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/2002, Expiration Date: 03/12/2012, Certifier: Gene A Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B1f2-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • Towner Municipal Airport, Type: Building, Overall height: 0 m, Call Sign: KCD9
    Assigned Frequencies : 122.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/14/2001, Expiration Date: 03/14/2006, Cancelation Date: 05/20/2006
    Registrant: Towner Municipal Airport Authority, Box 58, Towner, ND 58788

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KD0AKX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01276752
    Grant Date: 04/26/2007, Expiration Date: 04/26/2017, Certifier: Stanley E Beck
    Registrant: Stanley E Beck, 460 78th St N, Towner, ND 58788


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: LATENDRESSE WAYNE RAF 2000 GYROPLANE (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 554WL , Serial Number: H2-04-15-629, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 12/02/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne Allen Latendresse, 6889 2nd Ave Ne, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66094 , Serial Number: 15075829, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/07/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Harry L Nelson, Rr 3 Po Box 66, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6893Z , Serial Number: 25-2620, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1964
    Registrant (Partnership): Robert D Johnson, 6631 6th Ave Ne, Towner, ND 58788, Other Owners: Bernadine I Johnson
  • 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: 75095 , Serial Number: 28-7615249, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1976
    Registrant (Corporation): Gunter Honey Inc, Po Box 330, Towner, ND 58788
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91913 , Serial Number: 11-1, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1967
    Registrant (Corporation): Gunter Honey Inc, Po Box 330, Towner, ND 58788


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 6

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