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Killdeer, ND

City in Dunn County, North Dakota.

Population

985

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

533

ZIP codes

0

Killdeer and its ZIP codes

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Killdeer at a glance

  • Killdeer is about 47 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 59th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
  • The median household income is $89,750, 17% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $341,100 (36% above North Dakota) and median rent is $893 a month.

Local data for Killdeer, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Killdeer, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,750

Poverty rate

9.4%

Median home value

$341,100

Median rent

$893/mo

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

25.8%

Median age

34.5

Average commute

13.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Norwegian Americans (111), Irish Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunn County. PPP loans are for Killdeer.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$86,577

1,999 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$99,793

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$87.3M

FY 2026, $21,314 per person

Dunn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Killdeer, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.7%
  • Carpooled10.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
  • Worked from home17.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Killdeer, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

476

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

18

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 4°F

18.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Killdeer, ND, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Killdeer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Dunn CenterCity6.1 mi0.4
ManningCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.6
HallidayCity19 mi0.5
MandareeCensus-designated place25 mi11.1
DodgeCity26 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Killdeer, ND in?
Killdeer is in Dunn County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Killdeer, ND?
About 985 people live in Killdeer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Killdeer?
Nearby places include Dunn Center (6.1 mi), Manning (9.2 mi), Halliday (19 mi), Mandaree (25 mi), Dodge (26 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023