Ludden, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 17 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -41.4%
Males: 10  (63.0%)
Females: (37.0%)
Median resident age:

67.6 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58474

Estimated median household income in 2022: $91,959 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Ludden:

$91,959
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,946 (it was $20,770 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Ludden $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $93,966; detached houses: $128,529; mobile homes: $31,904
March 2022 cost of living index in Ludden: -7275.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Finnish (83.3%), German (16.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1301 feet

Land area: 0.77 square miles.

Population density: 22 people per square mile   (very low).

Ludden, North Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ludden city:

2.2% ($500)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (86.6 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (246.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (594.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hecla, SD (3.0 miles ),
Oakes, ND (3.0 miles ),
Cogswell, ND (4.2 miles),
Fullerton, ND (4.2 miles),
Ellendale, ND (4.4 miles ),
Kidder, SD (4.7 miles),
Frederick, SD (4.7 miles ),
Britton, SD (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 46.01 N, Longitude: 98.13 W

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

Ludden satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Ludden, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ludden-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Ludden city center .

On 5/20/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ludden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 9% 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 617.1 miles away from the city 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 103.2 miles away from Ludden center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 139.0 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 91.3 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 62.7 miles away from Ludden center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 227.4 miles away from Ludden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dickey County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 22, Storms: 11, 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).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Ludden:

  • DAVITA - OAKES DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; OAKES, ND)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OAKES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OAKES, ND)
  • OAKES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; OAKES, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ludden:

  • Northern State University (about 43 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 76 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 88 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 88 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 88 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 100 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 133 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Points of interest:

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Dickey 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:

1.8 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.8%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ludden:

Marital status in Ludden, ND
  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 18.5%

For population 25 years and over in Ludden:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • 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:

4.9
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ludden, ND (based on Dickey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,77812
Evangelical Protestant1,32111
Catholic8083
Other-1
None1,382-
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: 6
This county:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Dickey County:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Dickey County:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

8.9%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
State:

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

14.7%
North Dakota:

13.0%
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 1$441
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$520
Water Supply 0$0 1$22
Totals for Government 0$0 5$983

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($588.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($176.47)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($117.65)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($117.65)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($117.65)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($176.47)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($58.82)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,000 ($58.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($117.65)
    Highways: $2,000 ($117.65)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($176.47)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($58.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $54,000 ($3176.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ludden:

  • KDDR (1220 AM; 1 kW; OAKES, ND)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • 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)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KQLX (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LISBON, ND; Owner: SHEYENNE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ludden:

  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K240CJ (95.9 FM; OAKES, ND; Owner: OAKES COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN B/CASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Ludden:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 11.9mTotal length
  • 630Total average daily traffic
  • 68Total average daily truck traffic
  • 755Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • (Ludden) 106th Ave Se (Lat: 46.009056 Lon: -98.172611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN527
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1 Mi W (Lat: 46.008306 Lon: -98.158722), Call Sign: KNGC369,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/1998, Expiration Date: 03/08/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2003, Registrant: Steve Voightman, 10673 Hwy 11 Se, Ludden, ND 58474, Phone: (701) 742-2182

  • 1 Mi W (Lat: 46.008306 Lon: -98.158722), Call Sign: WYH398, Licensee ID: L00105154,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/1998, Expiration Date: 01/05/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2004, Registrant: Lynn Voightman, 10673 Hwy 11 Se, Oakes, ND 58462, Phone: (701) 783-4334


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ludden, ND
  • 91.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Electricity


Ludden compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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