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Fessenden, ND


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFessenden Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFessenden Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Fessenden Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fessenden, ND

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens106
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
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