Bowbells, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 286 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.6%
 
Males: 150  (52.6%)
Females: 136  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

51.0 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58721.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,539 (it was $30,455 in 2000)
Bowbells:

$84,539
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $59,206 (it was $15,491 in 2000)

Bowbells city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,557 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Bowbells:

$120,557
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $124,703; detached houses: $129,873; mobile homes: $66,226

Median gross rent in 2022: $469.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bowbells: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.5%

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  • Races in Bowbells, ND (2022)
    • 26392.3%White alone
    • 113.9%Asian alone
    • 82.8%Two or more races

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Ancestries: Norwegian (45.9%), German (19.4%), English (7.1%), American (3.1%), Irish (3.1%), Czech (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1959 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 360 people per square mile   (very low).

Bowbells, North Dakota map

12 residents are foreign born (4.2% Asia).

This city:

4.2%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,000 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,096 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (153.6 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (500.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (854.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Flaxton, ND (3.1 miles),
Kenmare, ND (3.4 miles ),
Lignite, ND (3.9 miles),
Portal, ND (4.4 miles),
Tolley, ND (4.4 miles),
Powers Lake, ND (5.0 miles ),
Columbus, ND (5.0 miles),
Donnybrook, ND (5.1 miles)

Latitude: 48.80 N, Longitude: 102.25 W

Area code: 701

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $205,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Bowbells, ND residents
Average permit cost in Bowbells, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Bowbells, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.6%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.1%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.4%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Social assistance (10.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Bowbells, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Top executives (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)

Average climate in Bowbells, North Dakota

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 124. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

124
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.60
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.04. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.04
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.9. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Bowbells-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Dakota state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/5/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the Bowbells city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/5/1969, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bowbells-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 65% greater 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 494.6 miles away from Bowbells center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 639.5 miles away from Bowbells center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 493.1 miles away from Bowbells center
On 7/29/1998 at 03:31:58, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.7 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 116.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/25/2014 at 22:45:38, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.2 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 361.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Burke County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bowbells topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bowbells:

  • KENMARE COM HOSPITAL SNU (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KENMARE, ND)

Airports located in Bowbells:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bowbells:

  • Minot State University (about 58 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 153 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 160 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • University of North Dakota (about 246 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 283 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 285 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 288 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Public high school in Bowbells:

Public elementary/middle school in Bowbells:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bowbells: Bowbells Fire Protection District (A), Bowbells Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Northern Waterfowl Outfitters (Tours & Charters; Po Box 7).

Birthplace of: Les Jepsen - Basketball player.

Burke 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 Bowbells and their reported violations in the past:

BOWBELLS CITY OF (Population served: 336, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2014 and SEP-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-15-2014), St Public Notif received (SEP-05-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-13-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2012)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.8%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Bowbells (2011 data):

  • Dacotah Bank: Bowbells Branch at 15 Main Street, branch established on 1903/11/01. Info updated 2007/08/07: Bank assets: $1,902.6 mil, Deposits: $1,684.0 mil, headquarters in Aberdeen, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 32 total offices, Holding Company: Dacotah Banks, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bowbells:

Marital status in Bowbells, ND
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Bowbells:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
North Dakota average:

10.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bowbells
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bowbells, ND (based on Burke County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6449
Catholic3423
Evangelical Protestant1384
Other-2
None--
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
Burke County:

16.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Burke County:

10.80 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

9.7%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Burke County:

27.8%
North Dakota:

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$3,276$39,3120$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,549$42,5880$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$120
Totals for Government 2$6,825$40,9501$120

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $153,000 ($534.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($223.78)
    Water Utilities: $62,000 ($216.78)
    General - Other: $57,000 ($199.30)
    Financial Administration: $49,000 ($171.33)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($59.44)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($27.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $77,000 ($269.23)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($160.84)
    Sewerage: $23,000 ($80.42)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($17.48)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($17.48)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $138,000 ($482.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $45,000 ($157.34)
    General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($76.92)
  • Tax - Property: $31,000 ($108.39)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $6,000 ($20.98)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $583,000 ($2038.46)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bowbells:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KTGO (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TIOGA, ND; Owner: TIOGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KATQ (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLENTYWOOD, MT; Owner: RADIO INTERNAT'L-KATQ B/CAST ASSOC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bowbells:

  • K222AC (92.3 FM; STANLEY, ND; Owner: WILLISTON CHRISTIAN RADIO)

Bowbells fatal accident list:

Apr 8, 1986 03:20 PM, 0000000000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.4mTotal length
  • $42,000Total costs
  • 830Total average daily traffic
  • 55Total average daily truck traffic
  • 790Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Bowbells)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Bowbells, ND)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Coteau, 10 Mi W & 5 Mi S (Lat: 48.732778 Lon: -102.470278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 130 m, Overall height: 134 m, Call Sign: WRDN242,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2019, Expiration Date: 06/10/2029, Certifier: Mike L Hinz, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N0WZT, Grant Date: 05/18/1993, Expiration Date: 05/18/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2005, Registrant: Howard R Jacobson, 320 Railroad Ave, Bowbells, ND 58721

  • Call Sign: W0ABQ, Grant Date: 12/01/1995, Expiration Date: 12/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 12/04/2007, Registrant: Julius J Steffen, Main St, Bowbells, ND 58721

  • Call Sign: KD0FVE, Licensee ID: L01449180, Grant Date: 12/01/2008, Expiration Date: 12/01/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2012, Certifier: Cedric Halvorson, Registrant: Cedric Halvorson, Bowbells, ND 58721

  • Call Sign: KD0JCD, Licensee ID: L01523448, Grant Date: 10/13/2009, Expiration Date: 10/13/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2021, Certifier: Cedric Halvorson, Registrant: Bowbells School Amateur Radio Club, 200 Madison Ave, Bowbells, ND 58721


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 15AC (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1183H, N1183H, N-1183H, Serial Number: 15AC-194, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 08/08/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 12/07/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Justin D Melby, 9350 75th Ave Nw, Bowbells, ND 58721
  • Aircraft: FAIRCHILD M-62A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: FAIRCHILD 6-440 SERIES (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 53929, N53929, N-53929, Serial Number: T423765, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 08/30/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Shawn R Wynecoop, Po Box 362, Bowbells, ND 58721
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 79314, N79314, N-79314, Serial Number: 17258039, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 03/06/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 04/11/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Wayne S Jacobson, Po Box 173, Bowbells, ND 58721, Other Owners: Diana L Jacobson

Most common first names in Bowbells, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Marie580.4 years
Lillian586.6 years
Clarence581.0 years
Alice582.4 years
Arthur477.2 years
Harold475.8 years
George485.5 years
Joseph483.7 years
Helen485.2 years
Raymond479.2 years
Most common last names in Bowbells, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson1379.5 years
Redmer1076.9 years
Swenson984.1 years
Cron883.3 years
Carlson671.8 years
Johnson677.1 years
Gullickson682.0 years
Hansen683.3 years
Melby685.7 years
Nelson673.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bowbells, ND
  • 46.3%Electricity
  • 43.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.5%Other fuel
  • 1.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bowbells, ND
  • 62.1%Electricity
  • 37.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bowbells 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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