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Sentinel Butte, ND
City in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
Population
57
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
0
Sentinel Butte and its ZIP codes
Sentinel Butte at a glance
- Sentinel Butte is about 4.9 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Sentinel Butte, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Golden Valley County. PPP loans are for Sentinel Butte.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,501
627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$18.8M
FY 2026, $10,811 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sentinel Butte, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sentinel Butte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeachCity | 7.8 mi | 2.6 |
| GolvaCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MedoraCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Wibaux, MTTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sentinel Butte, ND in?
- Sentinel Butte is in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Sentinel Butte, ND?
- About 57 people live in Sentinel Butte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sentinel Butte?
- Nearby places include Beach (7.8 mi), Golva (15 mi), Medora (15 mi), Wibaux, MT (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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