Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 56 min4:49 am – 8:45 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 28 min7:29 am – 3:57 pm
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People754 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.9277 householdsMedian household income $61,250Median home value $132,30093% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,712 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.7% unemployment rate56% of adults are in the labour force, 301 employedMain industries: hospitality, food and recreation 18%, construction 16%, education and health care 14%Average commute 36 minutes70% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 22% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 1% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 3%, German or Dutch 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows 3°F19 in of rain a yearwettest month June39 in of snow a year, on about 28 days13 days above 90°F, 178 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Riverdale station, 14 mi away; rain from Hazen 0.4 Ese; snow from Underwood
Nearby landmarksKnife Riverriver · 2.6 miKnife River Centervisitor center · 2.9 miRiver Villages Trailtrailhead · 2.9 mi2 Rivers Loop Trailtrailhead · 4.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Sitehistoric site · 3.4 mi · 1,500 acresMissouri Breaksstate conservation land · 2.6 mi · 479 acresArroda Lakestate recreation area · 9.0 mi · 380 acresRiverdalestate conservation land · 10.9 mi · 2,779 acresHarmony Lakestate recreation area · 12.7 mi · 492 acresLake Sakakawea State Parkstate park · 15.4 mi · 733 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowMercer County, ND, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWinter weather Relatively ModerateHail Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality80% of days had good air in 2025293 of 365 days measured62 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 283main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Mercer County monitors, ND
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription80% have cable, fibre or DSL4% rely on a mobile data plan alone14% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Stantonserves 366 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,916 ft584 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSakakawea Medical Center9.6 miPost officeStanton Post Office2.3 miTown hallStanton City Hall2.2 miPoliceMercer County Sheriff's Office2.5 miFire stationStanton City Fire Station2.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportBismarck Municipal Airport BIS48 miInterstateI-9430 miUS highwayUS 8316 miAmtrakMinot, ND MOT65 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 58571 ZIP area.
