KilldeerND
A town of 912, settled in 1914.
Is Killdeer a good place to live?
Killdeer’s average trip to work is 14 minutes, below both North Dakota’s towns (16 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher January low than Killdeer. Killdeer’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the North Dakota town median (0.7) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Killdeer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Killdeer stand out
Where Killdeer beats most towns.
912 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Killdeer: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Killdeer, and how to reach them.
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 Killdeer.
With 2.9 jobs for every working resident, Killdeer draws in 1,162 commuters
About one in 4 of Killdeer’s working residents works in town. Jobs based in Killdeer grew to 1,290 in 2023, 191 more than in 2013. The median household income in Killdeer is $90,000.
| Killdeer | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 28% | 39% | 8% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Killdeer’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Killdeer 16 school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killdeer Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 344 | C+ |
| Killdeer High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 263 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
In Killdeer, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Killdeer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 4° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More children than North Dakota overall
Children under 18 are 30% of residents (24% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 20% of residents (25% statewide). 20% of residents are 65 or older in Killdeer. Killdeer has lost 2.7% of its people since 2020, down to 912 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Killdeer | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30% | 26% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 13% | 18% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | 33.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 30% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 119 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.3 points). Across North Dakota, 48.8% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 70% are men (ND 50%).
| Killdeer | ND | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.8% | 13% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.1% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.9% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5% | 10.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.1% | 25.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.7% | 14% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 23% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Crime reported in Killdeer
15 crimes were reported in Killdeer in 2023: 10 property and 5 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Killdeer is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
How healthy Killdeer is
Killdeer beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 20% of Killdeer adults binge drink.
| Killdeer | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Killdeer | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 10.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Killdeer faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Killdeer.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Killdeer’s typical home value is about $281K
The typical Killdeer home is worth about $281,000, up 4.6% in a year, close to the North Dakota typical home. Killdeer’s median rent is $893 a month.
| Killdeer | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 73% | 57% | 73% |
| Median rent | $893 a month | $977 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Prairie Park | 1.1 mi | 19 |
| 2. Lions Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Killdeer
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Killdeer; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Killdeer residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Every workday, about 1,162 people come to Killdeer for work
Where Killdeer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Killdeer
City in North Dakota, United States
Killdeer (Hidatsa: Cíìdadagi Arudíheesh, Where-Deer-Are-Killed) is a city in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 939 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1914
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,290 ft
- ZIP code
- 58640
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Killdeer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Killdeer, ND a good place to live?
Killdeer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Killdeer, ND known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Kylie Oversen and Roger Huffman.