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Sentinel Butte, ND

North Dakota

Sentinel Butte is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 61. Residents earn $40,625 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
61 Population 59/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $33,956 per capita
$63,300 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,625
46% lower than US avg
Home Value $63,300
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Sentinel Butte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population61
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$33,956
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$118M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units40
Rent Burden20.0%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,725 ft (831 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband35.0%
Libraries1

Is Sentinel Butte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sentinel Butte receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sentinel Butte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sentinel Butte is $40,625, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sentinel Butte is $63,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sentinel Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 273 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Sentinel Butte has a population of 61 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 62.6 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

61
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
62.6yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.6%
Female 57.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sentinel Butte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sentinel Butte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sentinel Butte is $40,625, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sentinel Butte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,625
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,956
Avg Weekly Wage$937
IRS Avg AGI$81,174

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)89
County GDP$118M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare8
Retail13

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sentinel Butte is $63,300, 78% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$63,300
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units40
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Sentinel Butte has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.8 inches. The area enjoys 273 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.8 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,725 ft (831 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates46.9194°N, 103.8406°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73.7-point margin. 35.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.1%
D 12.4%

Winner: Republican by 73.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.74
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density59/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants6
Retail Stores13

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home0.0%

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