Sentinel Butte, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Golden Valley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
61 Population 59/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $33,956 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sentinel Butte, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$33,956 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Sentinel Butte Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sentinel Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sentinel Butte a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sentinel Butte residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,956. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Education

20.0% of adults in Sentinel Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sentinel Butte has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population61
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$33,956
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,992
Housing Units40
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation2,725 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sentinel Butte was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.