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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 (2005 estimates): |
15,666 |
| 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 |
1.4% |
| 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
| Dickinson Public School District |
Elementary & Secondary Schools |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health Center |
General Medical & Surgical Hospitals |
| TMI System Design Corporation |
Showcases, Partitions, & Shelving Mfg. |
| Dickinson State University |
Colleges & Universities |
| Baker Boy Bake Shop, Inc. |
Commercial Bakeries |
| Benedictine Living Communities, Inc. |
Nursing Care Facilities |
| American Express Travel Related Services |
Travel Agencies |
| St. Luke’s Home |
Nursing Care Facilities |
| Dickinson Park & Recreation District |
Recreational Services |
| Steffes Corporation |
Heating & Refrigeration Equipment Mfg. |
| Able, Inc. |
Residential Facilities for Developmentally Disabled |
| Stark County |
Government |
| City of Dickinson |
Government |
| Fisher Sand & Gravel |
Construction Sand & Gravel Mining |
Source: Job Service of North Dakota
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