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Dickinson Community Quick Facts
Dickinson is located in southwestern North Dakota, affectionately known as the “Banana Belt” of the state because of its mild winters. The city is the county seat of Stark County.
| Nearby Cities |
Distance in Miles |
| Bismarck, ND |
100 |
| Minneapolis, MN |
550 |
| Denver, CO |
600 |
| Billings, MT |
319 |
| Rapid City, SD |
240 |
Climate
| Annual Average Temperature: |
42.9° F. |
| Average Temperature, January |
23.7° F. |
| Average Temperature, July |
83.2° F. |
| Annual Average Precipitation: |
16.35 inches |
| Prevailing Winds: |
Northwest |
Population
| Population (2007 estimates): |
15,916 |
| Median Age: |
35.6 |
| Total Housing Units: |
7,033 |
| Occupied Housing Units: |
92.7% |
Education (Age 25+)
| No High School Diploma |
19.8% |
| High School Diploma or equivalent |
25.1% |
| Some college, no degree |
22.6% |
| Associate’s Degree |
8.7% |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
18.1% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
5.7% |
Employment Status (Age 16+)
| Employed |
62.5% |
| Unemployed |
3.5% |
| Armed Forces |
0.2% |
| Work at Home |
2.3% |
| Commuting Time |
11.6 minutes |
Occupation
| Management, Professional, Related |
30.7% |
| Service |
14.0% |
| Sales & Office |
29.8% |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry |
1.3% |
| Construction, Extraction & Maintenance |
9.8% |
| Production, Transportation & Material Moving |
14.3% |
Largest Employers
| 1. |
St. Joseph's Hospital |
Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
| 2. |
Dickinson Public Schools |
Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| 3. |
TMI Systems |
Showcases, Partitions, Shelving and Lockers |
| 4. |
Dickinson State University |
Colleges & Universities |
| 5. |
Baker Boy Bake Shop |
Commercial Bakeries |
| 6. |
Nondisclosable |
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| 7. |
St. Benedict's Health Center |
Nursin Care Facilities |
| 8. |
St. Luke’s Home |
Nursing Care Facilities |
| 9. |
American Express Travel |
Travel Agencies |
| 10. |
Steffes |
AC, Refrigeration, and Forced Air Heating |
| 11. |
Dickinson Park & Recreation Dist |
Fitness and Recreation Sports Centers |
| 12. |
City of Dickinson |
Executive and Legislative Offices |
| 13. |
Able, Inc |
Residential Facilities for Developmentally Disabled |
| 14. |
Stark County |
Executive and Legislative Offices |
| 15. |
Fisher Sand & Gravel |
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining |
Source: Job Service of North Dakota
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