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Kidder County, ND
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Kidder County, North Dakota.
Population
2,377
Land area
1,351sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Kidder County
Kidder County at a glance
- Kidder County is 85% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,610, 14% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,600 (37% below North Dakota) and median rent is $853 a month.
- Its largest cities are Steele (757), Tappen (295) and Dawson (72).
Local data for Kidder County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kidder County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,610
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$156,600
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,171), Norwegian Americans (395), Irish Americans (212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$8.6M
418 loans, 830 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kidder County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kidder County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
434
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kidder County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kidder County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kidder County, ND?
- Steele is the largest city or town in Kidder County, with about 757 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kidder County?
- Kidder County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58428, 58475, 58478, 58482, 58487.
- What is the population of Kidder County, ND?
- About 2,377 people live in Kidder County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kidder County?
- Kidder County borders Burleigh County, Stutsman County, Wells County, Emmons County, Logan County, Sheridan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023