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Hettinger County, ND
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Hettinger County, North Dakota.
Population
2,432
Land area
1,132sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Hettinger County
Hettinger County at a glance
- Hettinger County is 81% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,026, 5% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,300 (53% below North Dakota) and median rent is $785 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mott (742), New England (564) and Regent (181).
Local data for Hettinger County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hettinger County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,026
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,261), Norwegian Americans (266), Irish Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,275
711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.38M
FY 2026, $9,795 per person
PPP loans
$12.47M
468 loans, 1,063 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.35K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hettinger County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hettinger County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
472
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hettinger County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hettinger County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hettinger County, ND?
- Mott is the largest city or town in Hettinger County, with about 742 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hettinger County?
- Hettinger County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58646, 58647, 58650.
- What is the population of Hettinger County, ND?
- About 2,432 people live in Hettinger County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hettinger County?
- Hettinger County borders Stark County, Grant County, Adams County, Slope County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023