Sarles, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 15 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.0%
Males: 10  (66.7%)
Females: (33.3%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58372

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Sarles $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,199 (it was $21,479 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $10,455 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Sarles:

$10,455
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $19,247; detached houses: $19,537
March 2022 cost of living index in Sarles: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.8%

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  • Races in Sarles, ND (2022)
    • 1372.2%White alone
    • 316.7%American Indian alone



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Sarles, North Dakota as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sarles is 7 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1588 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 58 people per square mile   (very low).

Sarles, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born (8.0% North America).

This city:

8.0%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sarles city:

3.6% ($360)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (169.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (385.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (735.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Calvin, ND (2.7 miles),
Hannah, ND (3.7 miles),
Rocklake, ND (4.0 miles),
Hansboro, ND (4.2 miles),
Wales, ND (4.3 miles),
Munich, ND (4.5 miles ),
Calio, ND (4.7 miles),
Egeland, ND (4.7 miles)

Latitude: 48.95 N, Longitude: 99.00 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Sarles, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sarles, ND in 2022

Sarles satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Sarles, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sarles-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 55.4 miles away from the Sarles city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 7/7/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 42.5 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sarles-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 629.1 miles away from Sarles center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 265.6 miles away from Sarles center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 327.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 259.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 463.2 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 240.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cavalier County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 20, Storms: 13, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports located in Sarles:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sarles:

  • University of North Dakota (about 114 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • Minot State University (about 116 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 142 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • Bismarck State College (about 170 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 174 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 175 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 178 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Sarles Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cavalier County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

38.5%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sarles:

Marital status in Sarles, ND
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Sarles:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sarles, ND (based on Cavalier County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,64210
Catholic1,2934
Evangelical Protestant2106
None848-
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: 4
Here:

10.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Cavalier County:

12.84 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.0%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Cavalier County:

27.6%
State:

27.6%
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 1$42$5040$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$669
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$85
Totals for Government 1$42$5045$754

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($533.33)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($333.33)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($133.33)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($133.33)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($133.33)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($133.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($66.67)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($333.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($200.00)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($66.67)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($333.33)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($66.67)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,000 ($933.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sarles:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KNDK (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LANGDON, ND; Owner: KNDK, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.0mTotal length
  • $215,000Total costs
  • 226Total average daily traffic
  • 48Total average daily truck traffic
  • 226Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Sarles 12010M, Lat: 48.946667 Lon: -99.001111, Type: Pipe, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQOT982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3662.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2012, Expiration Date: 05/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2021, Certifier: Dennis Hansel, Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1116 Heartfields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Phone: (202) 321-1448, Fax: (301) 622-2864, Email:

  • Sarles 24010M, Lat: 48.946667 Lon: -99.001111, Type: Pipe, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQOT982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3662.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2012, Expiration Date: 05/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2021, Certifier: Dennis Hansel, Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1116 Heartfields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Phone: (202) 321-1448, Fax: (301) 622-2864, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sarles, ND
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sarles compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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