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Ross, ND
City in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
Population
156
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
542
ZIP codes
0
Ross and its ZIP codes
Ross at a glance
- Ross is about 48 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Ross, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mountrail County. PPP loans are for Ross.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,674
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.6M
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ross, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ross, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Ross
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanleyCity | 7.2 mi | 4.5 |
| White EarthCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| PalermoCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Powers LakeCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| TiogaCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| New TownCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Four Bears VillageCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| RayCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ross, ND in?
- Ross is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Ross, ND?
- About 156 people live in Ross, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ross?
- Nearby places include Stanley (7.2 mi), White Earth (11 mi), Palermo (15 mi), Powers Lake (18 mi), Tioga (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023