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Richardton, ND

City in Stark County, North Dakota.

Population

768

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

347

ZIP codes

0

Richardton and its ZIP codes

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Richardton at a glance

  • Richardton is about 30 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 73rd among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
  • The median household income is $60,179, 21% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,500 (25% below North Dakota) and median rent is $593 a month.

Local data for Richardton, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richardton, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,179

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$188,500

Median rent

$593/mo

Homeownership

85.6%

Bachelor's or higher

22.2%

Median age

42.6

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (335), Norwegian Americans (42), Irish Americans (37).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stark County. PPP loans are for Richardton.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,896

19,567 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,173

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$195M

FY 2026, $5,801 per person

Stark County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.9%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richardton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

582

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

83

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 7°F

16.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richardton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Richardton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TaylorCity6.2 mi0.5
HebronCity12 mi1.5
GladstoneCity13 mi0.4
Glen UllinCity22 mi1
DickinsonCity23 mi13.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richardton, ND in?
Richardton is in Stark County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Richardton, ND?
About 768 people live in Richardton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richardton?
Nearby places include Taylor (6.2 mi), Hebron (12 mi), Gladstone (13 mi), Glen Ullin (22 mi), Dickinson (23 mi).

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