TappenND
A town of 216, settled in 1882.
Is Tappen a good place to live?
Tappen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
216 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Tappen: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tappen, 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 Tappen.
Tappen stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
In Tappen, the median household income is $50,000, where North Dakota’s towns sit at $73,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. For working residents locally, the share who work locally is 1.1%. Half commute less than 36 miles. The top destinations are Steele (27%), Bismarck (12%) and Jamestown (7%).
| Tappen | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 39% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Tappen has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
Expected losses in Tappen break down as 41% from cold waves and 20% from inland flooding. In Tappen, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 65 of 100, against 40 of 100 in North Dakota’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. Also worth knowing: households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2009.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Tappen is
Among adults in Tappen, 14% report frequent mental distress. The town beats the North Dakota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| Tappen | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 73% | 79% |
| What stands out | Tappen | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Tappen
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tappen; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Tappen residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
99% of working residents leave Tappen for work
Where Tappen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Tappen
City in North Dakota, United States
Tappen is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 217 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1882
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,772 ft
- ZIP code
- 58487
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Tappen
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tappen, ND a good place to live?
Tappen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.