Minot, ND GIS Map
Minot is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, with a population of about 48,639. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Ward County
- Population
- 48,639
- Elevation
- 1,610 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.2330, -101.2923
- ZIP codes (4)
- 58701, 58702, 58703, 58707
- Land area
- 27.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Minot, ND
Minot is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, with a population of about 48,639. It is the 4th most populous of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
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GIS Data for Minot, ND
The Minot 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 Minot 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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Minot Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
47,791
Households
21,202
Median household income
$73,219
Median age
33.5 years
Median home value
$257,100
Median gross rent
$973/mo
Owner-occupied homes
56.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
Below poverty level
11.1%
Land area
27.7 sq mi
Population density
1,725 / sq mi
County
Minot 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
40,888
April 2020 (estimates base)
48,386
July 2024 estimate
47,440
Change 2010-2020
+18.3%
Change 2020-2024
-2.0%
Photos of Minot
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Minot
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Minot.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Bruce M. Van Sickle Fb&c | 100 1st St SW, 58701 | Owned | 36,989 | — |
| Minot Metro Center | 1414 20th Ave SW, 58701 | Leased | 5,950 | Jan 2029 |
| Highlander Building B | 2050 36th Ave SW, 58701 | Leased | 5,739 | Aug 2031 |
| Great Plains Center | 7 3rd St SE, 58701 | Leased | 3,296 | Jul 2028 |
| Minot International Airport - Minot | 305 Airport Rd, 58703 | Leased | 1,301 | Sep 2026 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Minot
General soil map unit at the city center: Zahl-Williams
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 25.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Williams27%
Mollisols · Typic Argiustolls
- Zahl17%
Mollisols · Typic Calciustolls
- Zahl16%
Mollisols · Typic Calciustolls
- Williams10%
Mollisols · Typic Argiustolls
- Parnell7%
Mollisols · Vertic Argiaquolls
- Lehr5%
Mollisols · Typic Haplustolls
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 Minot
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Minot Intl Ap, Nd weather station, elevation 1,665 ft, 1.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 4°F
Annual precipitation
16.7 in
Annual snowfall
45.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 23 | 27 | 40 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 84 | 84 | 73 | 57 | 40 | 27 |
| Avg low °F | 4 | 8 | 19 | 31 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 21 | 9 |
| Precip. in | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 2.73 | 3.73 | 2.50 | 2.08 | 1.57 | 1.15 | 0.56 | 0.31 |
| Snow in | 9.8 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 9.2 | 8.1 |
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 Minot
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ward County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 64.8 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
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- LandslideRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- LightningVery 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.
Minot FAQ
What county is Minot in?
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Minot, North Dakota is located in Ward County.
What is the population of Minot?
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Minot has a population of about 48,639, making it the number 4 of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Minot?
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The elevation of Minot is approximately 1,610 feet (491 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Minot?
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ZIP codes for Minot include 58701, 58702, 58703, 58707.
What time zone is Minot in?
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Minot is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Minot from Bismarck?
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Minot is about 101 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Minot from Fargo?
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Minot is about 230 miles from Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Minot?
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Cities near Minot include Garrison, ND (41 miles); Bottineau, ND (56 miles); Rugby, ND (60 miles); Beulah, ND (71 miles); Watford City, ND (97 miles).
Local notes for Minot, ND
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.