The Town FilesMandan, North Dakota
City in Morton County · population 24,206 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,800
- Household income
- $71,780
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 36.1
Mandan is a city of 24,206 people in Morton County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $259,800, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks more vibrant than 85% of North Dakota towns, more upscale than 83% of North Dakota towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of North Dakota towns.
How Mandan ranks
Percentile among North Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mandan is worth $259,800, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $71,780, which is more affordable than 13% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mandan | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,800 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $775 |
| Median household income | $71,780 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Mandan
| People | Mandan | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 17.6 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 87.3% |
Weather in Mandan
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 2.7°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.5 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mandan since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 30, 1981 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 175 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 29, 2024.
Severe weather in Morton County since 1996
Morton County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4888: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4444: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Morton County
Morton County had 12,332 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,642 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Mandan itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Mandan
12 public schools with 4,385 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,152 | 15.8 |
| MANDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 954 | 15.6 |
| FT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 466 | 17.9 |
| RED TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 460 | 19.2 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 379 | 14.6 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 293 | 16.3 |
| LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 274 | 11.9 |
| MARY STARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 192 | 11.3 |
| CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 129 | 9.9 |
| BRAVE CENTER ACADEMY | 9-12 | 56 | 28.0 |
| SWEET BRIAR SCHOOL | K-8 | 30 | 15.0 |
| MARMOT SCHOOL 6-12 | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Mandan
- Bismarck, ND5.7 mi · 73,622 people · home $300,300
- Lincoln, ND10.1 mi · 4,257 people · home $278,900
Mandan questions
Is Mandan, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mandan scores better for retirees than 16% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 21%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Mandan?
The median owner-occupied home in Mandan is valued at $259,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,780, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Mandan?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 2.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 50.5 inches of snow.
Does Mandan get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mandan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 30, 1981. The typical North Dakota town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)