A fine day in, 2012
Courtenay’s story
133 years in pictures
Census counts: 539 in 1910, 36 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
- 1893Courtenay is settled
CourtenayND
A town of 37, settled in 1893.
Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
37
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$138K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
64.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Courtenay a good place to live?
Courtenay’s median age is 64.1 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Courtenay. Courtenay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
37 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Courtenay: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Courtenay, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterStutsman Rural Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Courtenay’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereStutsman County AuditorStutsman County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2024
ZIP code5842658426 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Courtenay.
Natural hazards
Courtenay faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Courtenay
Courtenay has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Courtenay’s July high is 81°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter3–21°
Spring29–51°
Summer55–79°
Fall32–54°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Courtenay stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with fewer of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
27% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Courtenay. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Courtenay. 20% of adults binge drink in Courtenay.
| Courtenay | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 33% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
11 better18 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Courtenay | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.7% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.2% |
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
25.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Courtenay
16pages on Courtenay
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Courtenay; the nearest are
University of JamestownUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jamestown22.3 mi$24,990 tuitionValley City State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Valley City33.9 mi$8,514 in-state tuitionCankdeska Cikana Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Totten55.7 mi$3,950 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Courtenay residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Courtenay
City in North Dakota, United States
Courtenay is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 36 at the 2020 census. Courtenay was founded in 1893.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1893
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,529 ft
- ZIP code
- 58426
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Courtenay
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Courtenay, ND a good place to live?
Courtenay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.