Grain Elevator, 2014
Rutland’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 224 in 1910, a peak of 309 in 1950, 163 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1887Rutland is settled
RutlandND
A town of 156, settled in 1887.
Population
156
2025 Census estimate · −4.9% since 2020
Median home value
$75K
Census ACS
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
55.5
years
Jobs based here
28
A commuter town
Is Rutland a good place to live?
Rutland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
156 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Rutland TownshipRansom TownshipRutland
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rutland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rutland, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSoutheast Wud (East) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Rutland’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereSargent County AuditorSargent County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5806758067 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 Rutland.
Work & commute
Most of Rutland’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
15% of Rutland residents live below the poverty line, above both North Dakota’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Most people who work leave Rutland to do it: just 1% work in town. Its mean commuting time stands at 16 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 14 miles away.
1%work in town
| Rutland | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 39% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Rutland1%
Gwinner23%
Forman19%
Milnor12%
Fargo9%
14 mi
median commute distance
28
jobs based in Rutland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Rutland: snowy winters and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 45 inches of snow, with January nights at 2° and July afternoons at 82°.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–80°
Fall35–56°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Rutland stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Rutland. 12% of Rutland adults have diabetes, above the North Dakota town median (8.9%) and near the median of U.S. towns (12%). Among adults here, 20% have been diagnosed with depression. Of 32 CDC measures, Rutland beats the North Dakota average on 7 and trails it on 6.
| Rutland | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
7 better19 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Rutland | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.6% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.2% |
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah
21.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Rutland has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
Households in Rutland have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2020. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in three fifths of U.S. communities. 36% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by hail at 20%.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesHailStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rutland
15pages on Rutland
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rutland; the nearest are
Sisseton Wahpeton CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Sisseton, SD40.2 mi$4,330 in-state tuitionNorth Dakota State College of ScienceCommunity college · Public · Wahpeton45.6 mi$5,974 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Rutland residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Rutland for work
Where Rutland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
28jobs based in Rutland
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Rutland
City in North Dakota, United States
Rutland is a city in Sargent County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 163 at the 2020 census. Rutland was founded in 1887.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1887
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft
- ZIP code
- 58067
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Rutland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rutland, ND a good place to live?
Rutland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.