SykestonND
A town of 95, settled in 1883.
Is Sykeston a good place to live?
Sykeston’s median age is 51.2 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Sykeston. Sykeston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
95 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sykeston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sykeston, 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 Sykeston.
Sykeston has four seasons and pleasant summers
Sykeston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 81°F, Sykeston’s July high is where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Sykeston, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More of Sykeston’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
41% of Sykeston adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Sykeston. 19% of Sykeston adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Sykeston | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Sykeston | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.6% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Sykeston
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sykeston; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Sykeston residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Sykeston
City in North Dakota, United States
Sykeston is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 105 at the 2020 census. Sykeston was founded in 1883 by Richard Sykes, a prominent landowner and founder of several other cities in the state. The city was the county seat of Wells County from 1884 to 1894, when Fessenden took over that role. As of 2010, the center of population of North Dakota was located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Sykeston.
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- Established
- 1883
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,634 ft
- ZIP code
- 58486
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Sykeston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sykeston, ND a good place to live?
Sykeston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.