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County population in July 2007: 3,308 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,101
Renter-occupied apartments: 277
% of renters here:  20%
State:  33%
Land area: 2010 sq. mi.
Water area: 72.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 2 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Dunn County: 71.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (26.4%), Educational,health and social services (17.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 58%
  • Government: 17%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 24%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Dunn County, North Dakota business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Dunn County, North Dakota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.1%)
  • American Indian (13.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
North Dakota median age:  36.2 years

Males: 1,837  (51.0%)
Females: 1,763  (49.0%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $22,928
County population in 2003: 3,536
Jobs in 2003: 1,002

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,722
Unemployment rate in 2004: 3.6%

Average household size:
Dunn County:  2.6 people
North Dakota:  2.4 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,950 ($30,015 in 1999)
This county:  $37,950
North Dakota:  $43,753

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $205 (lower quartile is $137, upper quartile is $288)
This county:  $205
State:  $457

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $68,820 (it was $43,500 in 2000)
Dunn County:  $68,820
North Dakota:  $106,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $28,697 - $112,123

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $120,442
Here:  $120,442
State:  $134,628

Townhouses or other attached units: $55,203
Here:  $55,203
State:  $149,237

Mobile homes: $27,517
Here:  $27,517
State:  $26,643
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $870
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $238

Institutionalized population: 53


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 0

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Dunn County, ND map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2004: 173 buildings, average cost: $115,000



2004 Presidential Election results in Dunn County North Dakota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 66.4%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 32.2%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $491 (1.1%)

Dunn County household income distribution in 2007 Dunn County home values distribution


Dunn County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  17.5%
Whole state:  11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  8.2%
Whole state:  4.9%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dunn County is $387 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $475 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $629 a month.

Cities in this county include: Killdeer, Halliday, Dodge, Dunn Center.

2005 air pollution in Dunn County:

Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.001 ppm (standard limit: 0.053 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Ozone (1-hour): 0.068 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.054 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Significantly below U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour (standard limit: 150 µg/m3): 41 µg/m3. Near U.S. average.
Sulfur Oxides Annual: 0.001 ppm (standard limit: 0.03 ppm). Below U.S. average.
Sulfur Oxides 24-hour: 0.004 ppm (standard limit: 0.14 ppm). Below U.S. average.


Neighboring counties: Billings County , McKenzie County , McLean County , Mercer County , Mountrail County , Stark County .


Dunn County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Dunn County: Hanson Ranch (A), Hawkinson Ranch (B), Tysver Ranch (C), Kyseth Memorial Community Center (D), Monroe Ranch (E), Odenthal Ranch (F), Olson Ranch (G), Pelton Ranch (H), Peterson Ranch (I), Pletan Ranch (J), Ridgeway Community Center (K), Sandvick Ranch (L), Signalness Ranch (M), Benson Ranch (N), Bice Ranch (O), Brown Ranch (P), C Danielson Ranch (Q), Carus Ranch (R), Erickson Ranch (S), Fenton Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dunn County include: Saint Phillips Church (A), Greek Church (B), Independence Church (C), Saint Anthonys Church (D), Ridgeway Church (E), Saint Edwards Church (F), Saint Joseph Church (G), Vang Church (H), Saint Martins Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Johns Cemetery (1), Saint Edwards Cemetery (2), Crowsheart Cemetery (3), Saint Anthony Cemetery (4), Loring Cemetery (5), Russian Cemetery (6), Dunn Center Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Moffet Slough (A), Lake Ilo (B), Le Paul Slough (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stray Creek (A), Jim Creek (B), Lighting Creek (C), Norred Creek (D), Fish Creek (E), North Creek (F), Corral Creek (G), Lone Butte Creek (H), Frank Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Dunn County include: Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge (1), Little Missouri Public Use Area (2), Killdeer Mountain State Game Management Area (3), Smith Creek Public Use Area (4), Saddle Butte Public Use Area (5), Skunk Creek Public Use Area (6), Battle of Killdeer Mountain Historical Monument Park (7), Bear Creek Bay Public Use Area (8), Moccasin Bay Public Use Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.9%
North Dakota:  4.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 71
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 77.5%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%

Number of foreign born residents: 24 (71% naturalized citizens)

Dunn County:  0.7%
Whole state:  1.9%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 10
  • 1990 to 1994: 2
  • 1985 to 1989: 2
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 8


Mean travel time to work: 19.2 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 73.2%

Dunn County marital status for males
Dunn County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,457
  • One, attached: 8
  • Two: 7
  • 3 or 4: 33
  • 5 to 9: 26
  • 10 to 19: 13
  • 20 or more: 22
  • Mobile homes: 396
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 3

Housing units in Dunn County with a mortgage: 235 (6 second mortgage, 4 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 302

Here:  43.8% with mortgage
State:  58.1% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 3,401
Total congregations: 16

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents1,863 (54.8%)1,276 (37.5%)96 (2.8%)68 (2.0%)98 (2.9%)
Congregations5 (31.3%)6 (37.5%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)3 (18.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Dunn County - Killdeer, Halliday, Dodge, Dunn Center

Agriculture in Dunn County
Average size of farms: 1900 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $79986
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $50.45
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 66.79%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $65795
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 27.71%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $84372
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 92.10%
Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.25
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.64%
Corn for grain: 2348 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 114000 harvested acres

Dunn County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below North Dakota state average. It is 4.5 times below overall U.S. average.


Magnitude types:



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (34%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Educational services (3%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)
  • Truck transportation (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Computer and electronic products (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (28%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • United Kingdom (21%)
  • Germany (17%)
  • Poland (13%)
  • Russia (8%)
  • Japan (8%)
  • Korea (8%)
  • Philippines (8%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Dunn County (%):



  • German (43%)
  • Norwegian (17%)
  • Czech (4%)
  • United States or American (4%)
  • Irish (3%)
  • English (2%)
  • Ukrainian (1%)


Dunn County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,046 (65%)
  • Carpooled: 97 (6%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 4 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 107 (7%)
  • Other means: 14 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 336 (21%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


53 people in nursing homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $38,929.

6.24% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,623 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.24%
North Dakota average:  7.27%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.14% relocated from other counties in North Dakota ($19,818 average AGI)
2.11% relocated from other states ($8,805 average AGI)
Dunn County:  2.11%
North Dakota average:  3.54%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Stark County, ND  1.46% ($25,222 average AGI)


6.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,718 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.85%
North Dakota average:  7.80%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.00% relocated to other counties in North Dakota ($23,812 average AGI)
1.85% relocated to other states ($10,894 average AGI)
Dunn County:  1.85%
North Dakota average:  4.16%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Stark County, ND  2.26% ($35,464 average AGI)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.6
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.9



Births per 1000 population in Dunn County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.3



Deaths per 1000 population in Dunn County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 14.2



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Dunn County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 547 (507 aged, 40 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 15%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1104.010
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1249.270
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 29.05

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 29.05


Household type by relationship


Households: 3,546
  • In family households: 3,080 (834 male householders, 152 female householders)
    825 spouses, 1,135 children (1,077 natural, 19 adopted, 39 stepchildren), 37 grandchildren, 9 brothers or sisters, 13 parents, 20 other relatives, 55 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 466 (219 male householders (182 living alone)), 184 female householders (170 living alone)), 63 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 54 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 453 2-persons, 187 3-persons, 180 4-persons, 105 5-persons, 39 6-persons, 22 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 352 1-person, 43 2-persons, 5 3-persons, 3 5-persons.

92.2% of residents of Dunn County speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (45% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 41% speak English not well).
5.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (73% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 5% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (67% speak English very well, 33% speak English not well).
2.0% of residents speak other language at home (77% speak English very well, 23% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $26,881,000 ($7821 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $1,112,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $6,229,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $4,187,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,387,000
Federal grants: $7,712,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,235,000 ($1,010,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,131,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $539,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $3,086,000
Federal Government insurance: $15,874,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 164
Here:  48 per 1000 residents
State:  64 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 201
Here:  58 per 1000 residents
State:  48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +4
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  +6 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -119
Here:  -35 per 1000 residents
State:  -29 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Dunn County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.16 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.0
State:  6.4

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.8
State:  4.0



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 9
  • 1995 to 1998: 59
  • 1990 to 1994: 50
  • 1980 to 1989: 317
  • 1970 to 1979: 322
  • 1960 to 1969: 304
  • 1950 to 1959: 195
  • 1940 to 1949: 178
  • 1939 or earlier: 531

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Dunn County, North Dakota:
  • 1 room: 5
  • 2 rooms: 15
  • 3 rooms: 26
  • 4 rooms: 148
  • 5 rooms: 240
  • 6 rooms: 245
  • 7 rooms: 114
  • 8 rooms: 153
  • 9+ rooms: 155


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Dunn County, North Dakota:
  • 1 room: 7
  • 2 rooms: 37
  • 3 rooms: 28
  • 4 rooms: 47
  • 5 rooms: 63
  • 6 rooms: 38
  • 7 rooms: 17
  • 8 rooms: 18
  • 9+ rooms: 22


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Dunn County:
  • no bedroom: 5
  • 1 bedroom: 61
  • 2 bedrooms: 267
  • 3 bedrooms: 451
  • 4 bedrooms: 231
  • 5+ bedrooms: 86


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Dunn County:
  • no bedroom: 9
  • 1 bedroom: 59
  • 2 bedrooms: 69
  • 3 bedrooms: 92
  • 4 bedrooms: 31
  • 5+ bedrooms: 17


Cars and other vehicles available in Dunn County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 34
  • 1 vehicle: 217
  • 2 vehicles: 410
  • 3 vehicles: 297
  • 4 vehicles: 101
  • 5+ vehicles: 42


Cars and other vehicles available in Dunn County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 41
  • 1 vehicle: 118
  • 2 vehicles: 72
  • 3 vehicles: 29
  • 4 vehicles: 13
  • 5+ vehicles: 4


70% of Dunn County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 39% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 72% lived in North Dakota.

Dunn County:  70.2%
State average:  57.5%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3118
  • Northeast: 27
  • Midwest: 157
  • South: 43
  • West: 227

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $10,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 13%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 13%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (48.9%)
  • Electricity (23.3%)
  • Utility gas (15.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5.9%)
  • Coal or coke (2.5%)
  • Other fuel (1.7%)
  • Wood (1.5%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36.8%)
  • Electricity (30.7%)
  • Utility gas (19.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11.6%)
  • Wood (1.1%)
  • Other fuel (0.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 18
Here:  3.8%
North Dakota:  7.1%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 6
Here:  1.8%
North Dakota:  6.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:  0.0%
North Dakota:  10.5%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Dunn County government finances in 2004:
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $273,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $994,000
    General - Other: $410,000
    Police Protection: $135,000
    Financial Administration: $124,000
    Central Staff Services: $102,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $84,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $74,000
    General Public Buildings: $42,000
    Welfare - Other: $20,000
    Corrections - Other: $13,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education: $6,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $5,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $4,000
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $1,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $59,000
    Highways: $31,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $104,000
    Interest Earnings: $47,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $182,000
    Natural Resource - Other: $6,000
    Police Protection: $4,000
    Central Staff: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,967,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $634,000
    General Support: $437,000
    Public Welfare: $114,000
    All Other: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,565,000
    NEC: $6,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,007,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Dunn County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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