Fessenden, ND

Fessenden, North Dakota

Fessenden, North Dakota, in Wells county, is 79 miles NE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 355 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 625.

The People and Families of Fessenden

In Fessenden, about 63% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Fessenden, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fessenden had a median family income of $38,304. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Fessenden.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Fessenden.

Fessenden Housing

Fessenden has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for North Dakota. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Fessenden the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Fessenden, 73% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Fessenden can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Fessenden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Fessenden, ND

Comparing Fessenden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Fessenden Almanac

Fessenden Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fessenden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fessenden High Schools (2004)

FESSENDEN-BOWDON HIGH SCHOOL
500 2ND ST N
701-547-3296
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 138 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Fessenden Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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