Maddock, N. Dak, 1913
Maddock’s story
128 years in pictures
Census counts: 374 in 1910, a peak of 741 in 1950, 402 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1913 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
- 1898Maddock is settled
MaddockND
A town of 384, settled in 1898.
Photo: In memoriam afiler · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
384
2025 Census estimate · −4% since 2020
Median home value
$41K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
163
Balanced
Is Maddock a good place to live?
Maddock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
384 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 Maddock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Maddock, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of MaddockEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Maddock water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Maddock’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereBenson County AuditorBenson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code5834858348 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 Maddock.
Climate
Maddock: four seasons and pleasant summers
In Maddock, the July high is 80°F, below both the North Dakota town median (82°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–20°
Spring28–51°
Summer53–78°
Fall30–53°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Schools
The schools Maddock’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. The Maddock 9 school district runs its public schools. The 2 public schools in Maddock teach 134 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddock Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 96 | A− |
| Maddock High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 38 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
A larger share of residents in Maddock live below the poverty line than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
Maddock’s middle household income is $44,000. In Maddock, the mean commuting time is 11 minutes, below both North Dakota’s towns (16 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 15% of Maddock working residents work locally. Employers in Maddock shed 67 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 163.
15%work in town
| Maddock | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 11 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 39% | 8% |
| Median household income | $44,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Maddock15%
Devils Lake12%
Rugby9%
Leeds7%
Fargo6%
33 mi
median commute distance
163
jobs based in Maddock
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Maddock, with cold waves at the top
55% of Maddock’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 12%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 61% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Maddock households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Compared with most of North Dakota and the rest of the country, more of Maddock’s adults have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Maddock who sleep under 7 hours: 34%. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Maddock. This North Dakota town does better than the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 12.
| Maddock | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 22% | 16% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better16 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Maddock | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.1% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.4% | 6.1% |
SMP Health St. Aloisius
23 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 Maddock
17pages on Maddock
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Maddock; the nearest are
Cankdeska Cikana Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Totten24.9 mi$3,950 in-state tuitionMinot State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Minot84 mi$8,702 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Maddock residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Maddock
City in North Dakota, United States
Maddock is a city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 402 at the 2020 census. Maddock was founded in 1901.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,581 ft
- ZIP code
- 58348
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Maddock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Maddock, ND a good place to live?
Maddock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Maddock, ND known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Rick Berg and Lois Delmore.