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Wishek, ND

City in McIntosh County, North Dakota.

Population

849

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

591

ZIP codes

0

Wishek and its ZIP codes

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Wishek at a glance

  • Wishek is about 52 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 67th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
  • The median household income is $69,904, 9% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,600 (60% below North Dakota) and median rent is $586 a month.

Local data for Wishek, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wishek, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$69,904

Poverty rate

12.9%

Median home value

$100,600

Median rent

$586/mo

Homeownership

80.3%

Bachelor's or higher

23.2%

Median age

48.6

Average commute

10.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (474), Russian Americans (139), Mexican Americans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McIntosh County. PPP loans are for Wishek.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.7%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,699

993 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,664

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$26.15M

FY 2026, $10,335 per person

McIntosh County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wishek, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled10.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home2.9%

Average one-way commute: 10.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wishek, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

399

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

2

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 0°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wishek, ND, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.7%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Wishek

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LehrCity10 mi0.2
AshleyCity18 mi0.6
VenturiaCity18 mi0.1
NapoleonCity20 mi1.4
FredoniaCity23 mi0.2
ZeelandCity23 mi0.3
HagueCity26 mi0.3
Artas, SDTown28 mi0.1
StreeterCity29 mi0.4
KulmCity30 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wishek, ND in?
Wishek is in McIntosh County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Wishek, ND?
About 849 people live in Wishek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wishek?
Nearby places include Lehr (10 mi), Ashley (18 mi), Venturia (18 mi), Napoleon (20 mi), Fredonia (23 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023