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Hettinger, ND
City in Adams County, North Dakota.
Population
1,250
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Hettinger and its ZIP codes
Hettinger at a glance
- Hettinger is about 133 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $62,750, 18% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (55% below North Dakota) and median rent is $568 a month.
Local data for Hettinger, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hettinger, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,750
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$568/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (478), Norwegian Americans (285), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Hettinger.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,232
849 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.3M
FY 2026, $11,047 per person
How people get to work
Hettinger, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hettinger, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 5°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hettinger, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Hettinger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BucyrusCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| HaynesCity | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ReederCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| GascoyneCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| Lemmon, SDCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| ScrantonCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| RegentCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| MottCity | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hettinger, ND in?
- Hettinger is in Adams County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Hettinger, ND?
- About 1,250 people live in Hettinger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hettinger?
- Nearby places include Bucyrus (8.3 mi), Haynes (8.3 mi), Reeder (16 mi), Gascoyne (23 mi), Lemmon, SD (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023