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Dawson, ND
City in Kidder County, North Dakota.
Population
72
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
211
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 19 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Dawson, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kidder County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,033
699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6M
FY 2026, $10,285 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TappenCity | 6 mi | 1 |
| SteeleCity | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DriscollCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| RobinsonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| PettiboneCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MedinaCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| TuttleCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| StreeterCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| NapoleonCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| BraddockCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodworthCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, ND in?
- Dawson is in Kidder County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Dawson, ND?
- About 72 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Tappen (6 mi), Steele (7.9 mi), Driscoll (19 mi), Robinson (19 mi), Pettibone (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023