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Kenmare, ND
City in Ward County, North Dakota.
Population
1,002
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
747
ZIP codes
0
Kenmare and its ZIP codes
Kenmare at a glance
- Kenmare is about 66 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $64,077 a year, 16% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 (54% below North Dakota) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Kenmare, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenmare, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,077
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
56.9
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (386), Norwegian Americans (315), Swedish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ward County. PPP loans are for Kenmare.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,404
31,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,835
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$479M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
How people get to work
Kenmare, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked12.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenmare, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,030
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 0°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenmare, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Kenmare
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BowbellsCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| TolleyCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DonnybrookCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| FlaxtonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| GranoCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| CarpioCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| PalermoCity | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| LigniteCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| MohallCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| LoraineCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Powers LakeCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| SherwoodCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| BertholdCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| StanleyCity | 29 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenmare, ND in?
- Kenmare is in Ward County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Kenmare, ND?
- About 1,002 people live in Kenmare, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenmare?
- Nearby places include Bowbells (12 mi), Tolley (12 mi), Donnybrook (15 mi), Flaxton (21 mi), Grano (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023