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Richardton, North Dakota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Richardton, North Dakota is a small town located in Stark County, about 20 miles east of Dickinson. It has a population of around 250 people and is a part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The town was founded in 1883 as a Catholic mission to serve the local Native American population. The mission was named after Father Richard Pfingsten, who served as pastor from 1883-1909. The mission was eventually permanent and grew into the small town that it is today.

Agriculture is an important industry in Richardton, with many local farms producing wheat, barley, corn, oats and other grains. Livestock such as cattle and sheep are also raised here. The area also has some oil production which helps boost the local economy.

Richardton has several churches that serve the community including St. Mary’s Catholic Church which was built in 1895 and still serves as an active parish today. There are many recreational activities available for residents including fishing at nearby Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge or visiting nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park for hiking, camping or wildlife viewing opportunities.

The town also has several amenities such as a library, post office, convenience store/gas station and two restaurants—the Richardton Cafe & Saloon and Marie’s Bar & Grill—which both offer delicious home-cooked meals to locals and visitors alike. There are also several shops in town that offer unique items such as antiques or handmade items crafted by locals artists like pottery or jewelry making classes at the Richardton Arts Center or handmade quilts at Grandma’s Quilt Shop & Tea Room which have become popular tourist attractions over recent years!

Richardton may be small but it offers plenty of charm with its quaint downtown area full of historic buildings from its early days when it served as a mission to its current status as a vibrant small town with plenty to do for everyone.

Population: 619. Estimated population in July 2024: 581 (-6.1% change)
Males: 306 (49.4%), Females: 313 (50.6%)

Stark County

Zip code: 58652

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.0 years
Median household income: $32,917
Median house value: $42,900

Population by Race

Races in Richardton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)

Ancestries: German (63.0%), Russian (16.2%), Norwegian (9.2%), Irish (3.2%), Swedish (2.9%), Dutch (2.6%).

Elevation: 2470 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Richardton

  • High school or higher: 68.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Richardton city

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -4 (-0.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Richardton:

  • RICHARDTON HEALTH CENTER – CAH (212 3RD AVE, WEST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Richardton:

  • ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL/HEALTH CENTER (about 34 miles; DICKINSON, ND)
  • JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSP CARE CENTER-CAH (about 48 miles; ELGIN, ND)
  • SAKAKAWEA MEDICAL CENTER – CAH (about 57 miles; HAZEN, ND)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Richardton:

  • BISMARCK MUNI (about 110 miles; BISMARCK, ND; Abbreviation: BIS)
  • MINOT INTL (about 119 miles; MINOT, ND; Abbreviation: MOT)
  • MINOT AFB (about 124 miles; MINOT, ND; Abbreviation: MIB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Richardton:

  • RICHARDTON (about 3 miles; RICHARDTON, ND; Abbreviation: 4E8)
  • HEBRON MUNI (about 24 miles; HEBRON, ND; Abbreviation: 2H3)
  • GLEN ULLIN REGIONAL (about 33 miles; GLEN ULLIN, ND; Abbreviation: D57)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richardton:

  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 107 miles; BISMARCK, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,205)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 109 miles; BISMARCK, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 117 miles; MINOT, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 197 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; Full-time enrollment: 3,190)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 203 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 282 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 285 miles; CHADRON, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)

Schools

Public high school in Richardton:

  • RICHARDTON-TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 161; Location: 320 RAIDER RD; Grades: 07 – 12)

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