Sibley, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 20 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -56.5%
Males: (44.4%)
Females: 12  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

65.1 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58429

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,899 (it was $20,469 in 2000)
Sibley:

$51,899
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,262 (it was $11,327 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $174,300 (it was $18,800 in 2000)
Sibley:

$174,300
ND:

$243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Sibley: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Norwegian (33.3%), French Canadian (25.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1270 feet

Land area: 0.04 square miles.

Population density: 458 people per square mile   (low).

Sibley, North Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sibley city:

1.4% ($267)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (59.5 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (273.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (628.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Luverne, ND (1.7 miles),
Pillsbury, ND (2.8 miles),
Dazey, ND (3.4 miles),
Hannaford, ND (3.5 miles),
Hope, ND (3.7 miles ),
Rogers, ND (3.9 miles),
Cooperstown, ND (4.2 miles ),
Leal, ND (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 47.21 N, Longitude: 97.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

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

Sibley satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+12.2%).

Average climate in Sibley, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sibley-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 2% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.3 miles away from the Sibley city center killed 10 people and injured 103 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/16/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sibley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 2% smaller 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 637.0 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 140.9 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 218.9 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 133.1 miles away from the city center
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 111.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 237.9 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 Barnes County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sibley:

  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 59 miles; Fargo, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 62 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 62 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • University of North Dakota (about 65 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 92 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 105 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 110 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Points of interest:

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

Barnes 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 Sibley and their reported violations in the past:

SIBLEY CITY OF (Population served: 30, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-26-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-08-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In OCT-03-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-20-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-19-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUN-20-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

1.7 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

50.0%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sibley:

Marital status in Sibley, ND
  • Never married: 12.4%
  • Now married: 82.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Sibley:

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 98.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sibley, ND (based on Barnes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,36819
Catholic1,7006
Evangelical Protestant96811
Other32
None4,027-
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: 5
Barnes County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Barnes County:

14.87 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Barnes County:

7.9%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Barnes County:

27.7%
North Dakota:

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

12.9%
State:

13.0%
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$30
Totals for Government 0$0 1$30

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $35,000 ($1750.00)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($450.00)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($250.00)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($150.00)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($50.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($50.00)

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

  • Charges - Other: $37,000 ($1850.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($100.00)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($100.00)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($550.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,000 ($200.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sibley:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KOVC (1490 AM; 1 kW; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KMAV (1520 AM; daytime; 2 kW; MAYVILLE, ND; Owner: R & J BROADCASTING)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KVOX (1280 AM; 5 kW; MOORHEAD, MN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sibley:

  • KQDJ-FM (101.1 FM; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDAM (104.7 FM; HOPE, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDAY-FM (93.7 FM; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKBX (101.9 FM; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFNW-FM (97.9 FM; FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPFX (107.9 FM; FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KDSU (91.9 FM; FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KFBN (88.7 FM; FARGO, ND; Owner: FARGO BAPTIST CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Sibley:

  • KXJB-TV (Channel 4; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF FARGO LLC)
  • KVLY-TV (Channel 11; FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTH DAKOTA TELEVISION LICENSE SUB, L.L.C.)
  • WDAY-TV (Channel 6; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KFME (Channel 13; FARGO, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • $323,000Total costs
  • 531Total average daily traffic
  • 79Total average daily truck traffic
  • 556Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K0AAJ, Grant Date: 05/03/1995, Expiration Date: 05/03/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2007, Registrant: Don A Ven Huizen, 139 Lake Ave, Sibley, ND 58429


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sibley, ND
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sibley compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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