Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 167, settled in 1910.
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Regent, above both the North Dakota town median (9.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher January low than Regent. Regent has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 262 in 1920, a peak of 405 in 1950, 170 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Regent, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Regent.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Regent for work: only 6% work in town. Regent’s average trip to work is 21 minutes, above North Dakota’s towns (16 minutes) but below U.S. towns (25 minutes). Regent’s median household income is $56,000.
| Regent | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.6% | 39% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Regent has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher July high than Regent.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
43% of adults have high blood pressure in Regent. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Regent. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Regent.
| Regent | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Regent | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 10.8% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.2% | 21.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Regent; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Regent residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Where Regent’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in North Dakota, United States
Regent is a city in Hettinger County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 170 at the 2020 census.
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Regent has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.