The Town FilesStark County, North Dakota
33,302 people. The median home is worth $271,700 (typical North Dakota town: $167,950) and the median household earns $84,449.
Towns in Stark County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | 25,679 | $263,700 | $82,696 | 33.3 |
People and housing
| Stark County | Typical North Dakota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,700 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $960 | $775 |
| Median household income | $84,449 | $68,195 |
| Median age | 34.8 | 39.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 10.6% |
Jobs and pay
19,526 jobs in 2024, average pay $72,320 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 582 storm events in Stark County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Stark County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4128: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 26, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1879: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1829: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| November 21, 2005 | Snowstorm | DR-1616: Severe Winter Storm And Record And/Or Near Record Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).