Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Sheyenne’s median age is 58.6 years, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 33.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Of the 21 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Sheyenne. Sheyenne Bar is on the National Register of Historic Places. Sheyenne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Sheyenne beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 417 in 1930, 186 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 3 maps from 1931 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sheyenne, 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 Sheyenne.
Most working residents leave Sheyenne for work: only 0% work in town. 22% of Sheyenne residents live below the poverty line, above both North Dakota’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Sheyenne is $47,000.
| Sheyenne | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Sheyenne has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Sheyenne’s July high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
44% of Sheyenne adults have high blood pressure. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Sheyenne. 19% of Sheyenne adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Sheyenne | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Sheyenne | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.2% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Sheyenne
About 0 of every 100 Sheyenne residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Where Sheyenne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in North Dakota, United States
Sheyenne is a city in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 186 at the 2020 census. Sheyenne was founded in 1883. A community center and the Log Cabin Museum are located on Main Street (U.S. Route 281). On the east end of town there is a park with campsites located on Warsing Dam. Sheyenne is also home to two Lutheran churches: Grace Lutheran and First Lutheran.
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Sheyenne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Leigh Gerdine and R. B. Frost.