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Hettinger, ND


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Hettinger, North Dakota

Hettinger, North Dakota, in Adams county, is 104 miles SW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 449 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 1,307.

The People and Families of Hettinger

In Hettinger, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Hettinger, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Hettinger boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hettinger had a median family income of $32,917.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hettinger favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hettinger Housing

Hettinger has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Hettinger, 84% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Hettinger can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHettinger Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hettinger Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hettinger, ND

Comparing Hettinger 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 Citizens108
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
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