Sentinel ButteND
A town of 69, settled in 1886.
Is Sentinel Butte a good place to live?
Sentinel Butte’s midpoint age is 62.8 years, above both North Dakota’s towns (33.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher January low than Sentinel Butte. Sentinel Butte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
69 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sentinel Butte: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sentinel Butte, 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 Sentinel Butte.
Sentinel Butte faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
One declared disaster, in 2005, has brought federal aid to Sentinel Butte households. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Sentinel Butte
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 6°, with about 38 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Sentinel Butte stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Sentinel Butte. In Sentinel Butte, 14% of adults have diabetes, above both the North Dakota town median (8.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). Among adults in the town, 20% have been diagnosed with depression. CDC measures, 32 in all: Sentinel Butte beats North Dakota on 4 and trails on 12.
| Sentinel Butte | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Sentinel Butte | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.8% | 21.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.5% | 64.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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Everything we know about Sentinel Butte
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sentinel Butte; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Sentinel Butte residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Sentinel Butte
City in North Dakota, United States
Sentinel Butte is a city in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 61 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 70 in 2024.
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- Established
- 1902
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,720 ft
- ZIP code
- 58654
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Sentinel Butte
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Is Sentinel Butte, ND a good place to live?
Sentinel Butte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.