Sentinel Butte, North Dakota

Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 65 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.8%
 
Males: 27  (42.2%)
Females: 38  (57.8%)
Median resident age:

70.5 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58654

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,883 (it was $21,563 in 2000)
Sentinel Butte:

$35,883
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,620 (it was $13,584 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,186 (it was $26,500 in 2000)
Sentinel Butte:

$66,186
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $108,373; detached houses: $110,003
March 2022 cost of living index in Sentinel Butte: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%

Compare current foreclosures near Sentinel Butte, ND:

Check out more offers near Sentinel Butte, ND.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota as of May 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sentinel Butte is 158 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Sentinel Butte, ND forum
Recent posts about Sentinel Butte, North Dakota on our local forum with over 2,400,000 registered users:
HELP! moving to Golden Valley Co. / Billings Co. area  (7 replies)

Latest news from Sentinel Butte, ND collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (67.9%), English (25.0%), Irish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3410 feet

Land area: 1.12 square miles.

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

Sentinel Butte, North Dakota map

1 resident is foreign born (2.2% Europe).

This city:

2.2%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,724 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $507 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (144.9 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (490.6 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (870.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Beach, ND (2.8 miles ),
Golva, ND (3.8 miles),
Medora, ND (3.9 miles),
Wibaux, MT (4.2 miles ),
Pine Hills-St. Phillips, MT (4.5 miles ),
Belfield, ND (5.5 miles ),
Amidon, ND (6.2 miles),
South Heart, ND (6.3 miles )

Latitude: 46.92 N, Longitude: 103.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

Distribution of median household income in Sentinel Butte, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sentinel Butte, ND in 2022

Sentinel Butte satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Sentinel Butte, North Dakota average temperatures Sentinel Butte, North Dakota average precipitation Sentinel Butte, North Dakota humidity Sentinel Butte, North Dakota wind speed Sentinel Butte, North Dakota snowfall Sentinel Butte, North Dakota sunshine Sentinel Butte, North Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.1. This is worse than average.

City:

99.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.71. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.71
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.47. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.47
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Sentinel Butte-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Dakota state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/19/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the Sentinel Butte city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/29/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 49.2 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sentinel Butte-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 185% 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 366.9 miles away from Sentinel Butte 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 521.0 miles away from the city 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 367.0 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 211.7 miles away from Sentinel Butte center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 212.4 miles away from Sentinel Butte center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 324.2 miles away from Sentinel Butte center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Golden Valley County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sentinel Butte topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sentinel Butte:

  • Bismarck State College (about 143 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 147 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 150 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Black Hills State University (about 168 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 200 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Sheridan College (about 212 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 237 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear city borders

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

Birthplace of: Jack J. Pendleton - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Golden Valley 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 Sentinel Butte and their reported violations in the past:

HOME ON THE RANGE (Population served: 80, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-24-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-24-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-26-2009)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Sentinel Butte that have no violations reported:

  • SENTINEL BUTTE CITY OF (Population served: 56, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.7%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sentinel Butte:

Marital status in Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Never married: 16.6%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 22.8%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Sentinel Butte:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sentinel Butte, ND (based on Golden Valley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,0562
Mainline Protestant3364
Evangelical Protestant1412
Other1-
None146-
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: 1
Here:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Golden Valley County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Golden Valley County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

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

8.7%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.4%
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
Water Supply 0$0 1$50
Financial Administration 0$0 1$648
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$50
Sewerage 0$0 1$50
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$728
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,526

Sentinel Butte government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($169.23)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($892.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000 ($800.00)
    General - Other: $39,000 ($600.00)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($153.85)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($153.85)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($76.92)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($76.92)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($46.15)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $20,000 ($307.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($30.77)

Sentinel Butte government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $234,000 ($3600.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($61.54)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($30.77)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($46.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $6,000 ($92.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($323.08)
    Highways: $4,000 ($61.54)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($61.54)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $343,000 ($5276.92)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sentinel Butte:

  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGLE (590 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KXGN (1400 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sentinel Butte:

  • K220FI (91.9 FM; BEACH, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Sentinel Butte fatal accident list:

Aug 11, 2020 05:35 PM, Wannagan Creek Rd, Lat: 47.023194, Lon: -103.680319, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 18, 2020 06:30 AM, I-94, Lat: 46.942767, Lon: -103.818356, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.6mTotal length
  • $111,000Total costs
  • 17,837Total average daily traffic
  • 4,508Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Sentinel Butte, ND - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 111960-1969
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sentinel Butte, ND

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Sentinel Butte)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 3 Mi S (Lat: 46.878056 Lon: -103.839917), Structure height: 82 m, Call Sign: WNRS641, Licensee ID: L00001014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 856.087 MHz, 857.087 MHz, 858.087 MHz, 859.087 MHz, 860.087 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2000, Expiration Date: 04/27/2010, Cancellation Date: 08/21/2009, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Nextel License Holdings 4, Inc.


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 5140 Cr 11 (Lat: 46.633333 Lon: -103.750472), Call Sign: KNGR933, Licensee ID: L00655323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.805 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2003, Expiration Date: 06/04/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2013, Registrant: Stephen W Kremers, 5140 Cr 11, Sentinel Butte, ND 58654-9634, Phone: (701) 872-3437

  • 2.8 Mi S (Lat: 46.876667 Lon: -103.841861), Call Sign: WNMW874,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.475 MHz, 462.475 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2003, Expiration Date: 01/13/2013, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2010, Certifier: Robert C Leeham, Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Company, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4613, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • Beach Vfd Bps- Old Hwy 10, 4.0mi E Of Sentinel But (Lat: 46.923333 Lon: -103.745278), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPGB578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.975 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2014, Expiration Date: 12/13/2024, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • GOLVA BPS PS, Golva Bps Ps 16494 39th St Sw (Lat: 46.846389 Lon: -103.923056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WPGC605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.975 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2014, Expiration Date: 12/13/2024, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • L2 MOBILES, Lat: 46.876806 Lon: -103.841667, Call Sign: KDB679,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz, 161.415 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2022, Expiration Date: 11/13/2032, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • SENTINEL BTE, 5.6 Km South (Sentinel Butte # 88971) (Lat: 46.877194 Lon: -103.840889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WPNB597,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz, 6236.77 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2015, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • SENTINAL, 5.6 Km South (Sentinel Butte # 88971) (Lat: 46.877306 Lon: -103.840806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WQTA886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 11/10/2023, Expiration Date: 12/20/2033, Certifier: Brian J Albright, Registrant: Continental Resources Inc, Oklahoma City, OK 73126, Phone: (405) 234-9000, Email:

  • A1R0467A, 5.6 Km South (Sentinel Butte # 88971) (Lat: 46.877194 Lon: -103.840889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WRMX923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2021, Expiration Date: 06/22/2031, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SENTNEL BTE, 3.5 Mi S Of (Lat: 46.878056 Lon: -103.839917), Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: KAR57,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4110.00 MHz, 4130.00 MHz, 4110.00 MHz, 4130.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2000, Registrant: At&t Corp., 1200 Peachtree Street, Locn 5w23, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4021, Fax: (404) 810-7349, Email:

  • Sentinel Butte, 161st Ave Sw 2mi S & Sentinel Butte Rd 2.5mi S & E Of (Lat: 46.876667 Lon: -103.841861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.2 m, Overall height: 24.3 m, Call Sign: KVY61,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6655.00 MHz, 6665.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2021, Expiration Date: 03/05/2031, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82391, N82391, N-82391, Serial Number: 18-7709152, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 07/05/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 03/24/2008
    Registrant (LLC): Trester Enterprises LLC, 180 Elliott St, Sentinel Butte, ND 58654

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sentinel Butte, ND
  • 76.7%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Electricity


Sentinel Butte compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator