Dickinson, ND GIS Map
Dickinson is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, with a population of about 23,765. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Stark County
- Population
- 23,765
- Elevation
- 2,413 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.8792, -102.7896
- ZIP codes (2)
- 58601, 58602
- Land area
- 13.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Dickinson, ND
Dickinson is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 25,679 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh most populous city in North Dakota. Dickinson, founded in 1881, is also home to Dickinson State University.
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Cities Near Dickinson
GIS Data for Dickinson, ND
The Dickinson map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Dickinson without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Dickinson Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
25,357
Households
10,486
Median household income
$82,696
Median age
33.3 years
Median home value
$263,700
Median gross rent
$957/mo
Owner-occupied homes
61%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
Below poverty level
13.6%
Land area
13.2 sq mi
Population density
1,921 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Dickinson
Dickinson Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
17,787
April 2020 (estimates base)
25,675
July 2024 estimate
25,695
Change 2010-2020
+44.3%
Change 2020-2024
+0.1%
Photos of Dickinson
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Dickinson
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Dickinson.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport | 11120 42nd St SW, 58601 | Leased | 386 | Aug 2033 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Dickinson
General soil map unit at the city center: Straw-Ruso-Parshall-Bowdle
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Straw26%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haplustolls
- Parshall17%
Mollisols · Pachic Haplustolls
- Bowdle15%
Mollisols · Pachic Haplustolls
- Ruso15%
Mollisols · Pachic Haplustolls
- Cabba8%
Entisols · Typic Ustorthents
- Flasher6%
Entisols · Typic Ustipsamments
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Dickinson
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Dickinson, Nd weather station, elevation 2,460 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 3°F
Annual precipitation
17.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 26 | 31 | 41 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 83 | 72 | 57 | 42 | 30 |
| Avg low °F | 3 | 6 | 17 | 28 | 40 | 50 | 55 | 53 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 7 |
| Precip. in | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.68 | 1.56 | 2.59 | 3.17 | 2.69 | 1.86 | 1.73 | 1.33 | 0.59 | 0.43 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Dickinson
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Stark County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 37.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- Inland FloodingVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Dickinson FAQ
What county is Dickinson in?
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Dickinson, North Dakota is located in Stark County.
What is the population of Dickinson?
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Dickinson has a population of about 23,765, making it the number 7 of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Dickinson?
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The elevation of Dickinson is approximately 2,413 feet (735 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Dickinson?
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ZIP codes for Dickinson include 58601, 58602.
What time zone is Dickinson in?
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Dickinson is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Dickinson from Bismarck?
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Dickinson is about 95 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Dickinson from Fargo?
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Dickinson is about 283 miles from Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Dickinson?
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Cities near Dickinson include Medora, ND (35 miles); Beulah, ND (55 miles); Watford City, ND (68 miles); Garrison, ND (84 miles); Sidney, MT (86 miles).
Local notes for Dickinson, ND
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.