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Ryder, ND
City in Ward County, North Dakota.
Population
100
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Ryder and its ZIP codes
Ryder at a glance
- Ryder is about 17 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Ryder, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ward County. PPP loans are for Ryder.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Ryder, 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
81° / 0°F
18.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ryder, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Ryder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MakotiCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| DouglasCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PlazaCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| MaxCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| White ShieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| ParshallCity | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| GarrisonCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Des LacsCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingtonCity | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| MinotCity | 28 mi | 27.7 |
| BertholdCity | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| BenedictCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ryder, ND in?
- Ryder is in Ward County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Ryder, ND?
- About 100 people live in Ryder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ryder?
- Nearby places include Makoti (7 mi), Douglas (8.8 mi), Plaza (15 mi), Max (19 mi), White Shield (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023