City safety & data profile

DickinsonND

Dickinson, ND is a 24K-resident city in Stark County with a median household income of $82,696.

Stark County, North Dakota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dickinson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dickinson has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $263,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$82,696
Median income
$263,700
Median home
13.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Dickinson

Dickinson posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dickinson area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dickinson

Where Dickinson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,696 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. ND $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dickinson, ND beyond the headline numbers

Dickinson sits inside Stark County, North Dakota, at roughly 46.88°N, -102.79°W. Population 23,765, $82,696 median household income. Median home value $263,700, median rent $957. Poverty rate 13.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dickinson's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.2%, then short sleep duration at 32.4%. 1 hospital in/around Dickinson, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dickinson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,765
Dickinson
Median Income
$82,696
+22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$263,700
+16% vs avg
Median Age
33.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Stark County) - Dickinson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
33K+30%
Median Income
$84,449+35%
Median Home Value
$271,700+63%
Poverty Rate
12.1%+59%
Unemployment
3%+20%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dickinson, ND
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$957/mo
Poverty Rate
13.6% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.9%
Work From Home 4.7%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 83.4%
African American 3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.2%
Short Sleep Duration
32.4%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
Physical Inactivity
23.4%
Binge Drinking
22.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Current Smoking
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Current Asthma
10%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.4%
Annual Checkup 72.3%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dickinson, ND?
Dickinson, ND has a population of 23,765 people, located in Stark County, North Dakota.
What is the median household income in Dickinson?
The median household income in Dickinson, ND is $82,696 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
What is the median home value in Dickinson?
The median home value in Dickinson, ND is $263,700. Median rent is $957/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dickinson?
The top health indicators in Dickinson include Obesity (37.2%), Short Sleep Duration (32.4%), High Blood Pressure (29.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dickinson?
Dickinson has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dickinson?
The median age in Dickinson, ND is 33.3 years. 31.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dickinson, ND is located in Stark County, North Dakota. With a population of 24K and a $82,696 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dickinson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Dickinson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Dickinson against North Dakota peers on any ranking lens. Explore North Dakota

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Stark County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.