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Steele County, ND
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Steele County, North Dakota.
Population
1,804
Land area
712sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Steele County
Steele County at a glance
- Steele County is 78% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,500, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 (48% below North Dakota) and median rent is $738 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hope (339), Finley (329) and Sharon (101).
Local data for Steele County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Steele County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$130,700
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (663), German Americans (424), Swedish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,423
531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.86M
FY 2026, $12,160 per person
PPP loans
$14.63M
428 loans, 1,491 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$27.04K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Steele County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Steele County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
587
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -3°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Steele County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Steele County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Steele County, ND?
- Hope is the largest city or town in Steele County, with about 339 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Steele County?
- Steele County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58046, 58230, 58240, 58274, 58277.
- What is the population of Steele County, ND?
- About 1,804 people live in Steele County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Steele County?
- Steele County borders Cass County, Grand Forks County, Barnes County, Traill County, Nelson County, Griggs County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023