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Kenmare, ND


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKenmare Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Kenmare Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kenmare Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kenmare, ND

Comparing Kenmare 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built31
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