Mooreton, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 175 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.2%
 
Males: 93  (53.5%)
Females: 82  (46.5%)
Median resident age:

35.1 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58061.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,206 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Mooreton:

$67,206
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,517 (it was $16,434 in 2000)

Mooreton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $115,956 (it was $56,700 in 2000)
Mooreton:

$115,956
ND:

$243,100

Median gross rent in 2022: $449.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mooreton: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.9%
(10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 91.3% for American Indian residents, 20.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Mooreton, ND (2022)
    • 12780.9%White alone
    • 2214.0%American Indian alone
    • 53.2%Two or more races

Races in Mooreton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (26.4%), American (12.6%), European (6.9%), Swedish (5.7%), Irish (4.6%), Scandinavian (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 660 people per square mile   (low).

Mooreton, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
North Dakota:

1.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $868 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,674 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (41.9 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (196.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (549.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Barney, ND (2.4 miles),
Dwight, ND (2.6 miles),
Great Bend, ND (2.9 miles),
Mantador, ND (2.9 miles),
Wyndmere, ND (3.5 miles ),
Wahpeton, ND (3.6 miles ),
Hankinson, ND (3.7 miles ),
Breckenridge, MN (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 46.27 N, Longitude: 96.88 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Mooreton, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mooreton, ND in 2022
Mooreton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Mooreton, ND residents
Average permit cost in Mooreton, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+6.8%).
Most common industries in Mooreton, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.4%)
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (12.8%)
  • Wood products (6.4%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Food (4.3%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (16.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.5%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Mooreton, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (17.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (11.9%)
  • Media and communications workers (9.5%)
  • Child care workers (9.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (9.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)

Average climate in Mooreton, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Mooreton-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 4% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/2/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Mooreton city center killed 2 people and injured 19 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 49.2 miles away from the city center killed 10 people and injured 103 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mooreton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from Mooreton center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 49.7 miles away from Mooreton center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 678.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 188.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 33.2 miles away from Mooreton center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 188.1 miles away from Mooreton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richland County (33) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 26
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 28, Storms: 13, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mooreton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mooreton:

  • RED RIVER HUMAN SERVICES-821 (Hospital, about 13 miles away; WAHPETON, ND)
  • RED RIVER HUMAN SERVICES-348 (Hospital, about 13 miles away; WAHPETON, ND)
  • RED RIVER HUMAN SERVS-1348 (Hospital, about 13 miles away; WAHPETON, ND)
  • ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WAHPETON, ND)
  • RICHLAND COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; WAHPETON, ND)
  • ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HANKINSON, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mooreton:

  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 13 miles; Wahpeton, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 38 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 42 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 42 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 44 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 78 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northern State University (about 96 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Mooreton Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: BAGG Bonanza Farm Historic Preservation Socity Inc (Museums; 8025 169th Avenue Southeast).

Richland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mooreton and their reported violations in the past:

MOORETON CITY OF (Population served: 197, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In SEP-20-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-08-2013)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Mooreton:

Marital status in Mooreton, ND
  • Never married: 33.1%
  • Now married: 44.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in Mooreton:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mooreton, ND (based on Richland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,4237
Mainline Protestant4,34521
Evangelical Protestant2,84216
Other1451
None4,566-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Richland County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

6.67 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

7.88 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Richland County:

7.1%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Richland County:

27.3%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Richland County:

14.9%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

40.6%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mooreton:

37.5%
State:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Mooreton:

24.9
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

24.4%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.0%
North Dakota:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Mooreton:

6.8
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

30.7%
State:

34.2%

General health condition:
Mooreton:

53.3%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Mooreton:

81.7%
State:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mooreton, ND Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 5$1,903
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$595
Totals for Government 0$0 6$2,497

Mooreton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($388.57)
    Regular Highways: $32,000 ($182.86)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($74.29)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($68.57)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($22.86)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($11.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($5.71)

Mooreton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $4,000 ($22.86)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($22.86)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $66,000 ($377.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($91.43)
    Highways: $10,000 ($57.14)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($120.00)

Mooreton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $258,000 ($1474.29)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mooreton:

  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBMW (1450 AM; 1 kW; BRECKENRIDGE, MN; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KVOX (1280 AM; 5 kW; MOORHEAD, MN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mooreton:

  • KLTA (105.1 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, MN; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFAB-FM (92.7 FM; KINDRED, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEGK (106.9 FM; WAHPETON, ND; Owner: GUDERIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVOX-FM (99.9 FM; MOORHEAD, MN; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KZCR (103.3 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC)
  • KCCM-FM (91.1 FM; MOORHEAD, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Mooreton:

  • KVRR (Channel 15; FARGO, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 180ft / 55.4mTotal length
  • $532,000Total costs
  • 61,545Total average daily traffic
  • 13,424Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Mooreton, ND - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 191970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mooreton, ND

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Mooreton)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2 Km N (Lat: 46.273583 Lon: -96.846194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 116 m, Call Sign: WPHD913,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.387 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2000, Expiration Date: 05/15/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2005, Registrant: Gary N Sater, 16209 S E Mc Gilliuray Ste G, Vancouver, WA 98684, Phone: (206) 254-7700


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Truck Regulatory Point Of Entry Scale House (Lat: 46.287750 Lon: -96.832583), Call Sign: KAA672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.370 MHz, 155.430 MHz, 155.505 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2021, Expiration Date: 08/20/2031, Registrant: Ndit, 216 Airport Rd., Bismarck, ND 58504, Phone: (701) 328-6935, Email:

  • Rr Box 3a 1 Mi Nw (Lat: 46.263861 Lon: -96.934528), Call Sign: KNAS726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.575 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2021, Expiration Date: 04/29/2031, Registrant: Minn-Kota Communications, Inc, 7940 178th Ave Se, Wahpeton, ND 58075, Phone: (701) 642-9229, Fax: (701) 642-9220, Email:

  • 1 3/4 Mi N & 3/4 Mi E (Lat: 46.294417 Lon: -96.862861), Call Sign: KNHV228,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2013, Expiration Date: 11/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/20/2024, Registrant: Minn-Kota Communications, Inc, 7940 178th Ave Se, Wahpeton, ND 58075, Phone: (701) 642-9229, Fax: (701) 642-9220, Email:

  • Hwy 13 1 Mi N Hwy 10 2 Mi W (Lat: 46.313306 Lon: -96.952028), Call Sign: WRA756, Licensee ID: L00863400,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2004, Expiration Date: 07/27/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2014, Registrant: Daryl Johnson, 16755 76 St. S.E,, Mcoreton, ND 58061, Phone: (701) 274-8889

  • Lat: 46.263583 Lon: -96.877861, Call Sign: WQAQ882,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.950 MHz, Grant Date: 08/05/2014, Expiration Date: 07/21/2024, Certifier: Willard Ward, Registrant: Minn-Kota Communications, Inc, 7940 178th Ave Se, Wahpeton, ND 58075, Phone: (701) 642-9229, Fax: (701) 642-9220, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3177M, N3177M, N-3177M, Serial Number: 12-1894, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/07/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 10/13/2016
    Registrant (Partnership): Kelly C Klosterman, 7825 County Road 1, Mooreton, ND 58061, Other Owners: Kody C Klosterman

Most common first names in Mooreton, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John580.6 years
Robert475.2 years
Albert370.0 years
Charles375.4 years
Joseph387.7 years
Henry277.0 years
Edmund267.6 years
Arnold276.5 years
Clarence269.6 years
Elizabeth285.0 years
Most common last names in Mooreton, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Klosterman876.8 years
Breuer673.8 years
Olson574.4 years
Althoff478.7 years
Krause476.2 years
Thiel482.3 years
Pikarski451.0 years
Weber482.0 years
Trudell381.7 years
Mckinnon392.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mooreton, ND
  • 53.3%Electricity
  • 28.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mooreton, ND
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Mooreton compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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