Kenmare, ND

Kenmare, North Dakota

Kenmare, North Dakota, in Ward county, is 142 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 488 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 1,081 people people live in Kenmare.

The People and Families of Kenmare

In Kenmare, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Kenmare, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenmare had a median family income of $40,125. As it happens, more people than usual in Kenmare are able to work from their homes.

Kenmare Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kenmare, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Kenmare isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Kenmare, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Kenmare enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Kenmare, ND

Comparing Kenmare 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
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
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
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Kenmare Almanac

Kenmare Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Kenmare Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenmare, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kenmare High Schools (2004)

KENMARE HIGH SCHOOL
300 7TH AVE NE
701-385-4996
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 165 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Kenmare Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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