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Steele, ND
City in Kidder County, North Dakota.
Population
757
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,363
ZIP codes
0
Steele and its ZIP codes
Steele at a glance
- Steele is about 120 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $65,329, 15% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,000 (36% below North Dakota) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Steele, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Steele, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,329
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$161,000
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Norwegian Americans (132), Irish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kidder County. PPP loans are for Steele.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,033
699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6M
FY 2026, $10,285 per person
How people get to work
Steele, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Steele, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Steele, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Steele
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DawsonCity | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DriscollCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TappenCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| TuttleCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| RobinsonCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| BraddockCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| NapoleonCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| PettiboneCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| WingCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| MenokenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| MedinaCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| StreeterCity | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Steele, ND in?
- Steele is in Kidder County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Steele, ND?
- About 757 people live in Steele, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Steele?
- Nearby places include Dawson (7.9 mi), Driscoll (11 mi), Tappen (14 mi), Tuttle (20 mi), Robinson (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023