Blue Butte township, North Dakota
Blue Butte township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Blue Butte township is a geographic entity located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 91. The land area covers 34.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 91 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 75.5 yrs | ±25.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 27 | ±28 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 36 | ±30 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 27 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $50,157 | ±$20,086 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | ±26.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5 | ±19 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±90.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11 | ±23 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BLUE BUTTE
GUS Population: 86 (2024)
ID: 171871
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
223 MAIN ST, KEENE ND 58847-9403
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GUS Population: 14,782 (2024)
ID: 171330
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
201 5TH ST NW, STE 543, WATFORD CITY ND 58854
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Watford City, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Mandaree, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mandaree, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Mandaree, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Watford City, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Watford City, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Watford City, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Watford City, ND | |
| 4 Nearby | 3-17 | WATFORD CITY, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
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College | 23.2 mi away | 301 College Drive, New Town, ND, 58763 |
7016274738
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MCKENZIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 112 SECOND AVENUE NE, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854 | — |
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MCKENZIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 112 SECOND AVENUE NE, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854 | — |
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NEW TOWN CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 307 MAIN STREET, NEW TOWN, ND, 58763 |
(701) 627-4846
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KEENE 3S, ND US, located 1.6 miles from Blue Butte township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4° | 3.8° | 13.1° | 0.52" | 7.6" |
| February | 27.3° | 7.6° | 17.5° | 0.45" | 6.1" |
| March | 40.3° | 18.6° | 29.4° | 0.71" | 6.1" |
| April | 56.0° | 29.6° | 42.8° | 1.12" | 2.7" |
| May | 67.4° | 40.7° | 54.0° | 2.64" | 0.7" |
| June | 75.8° | 50.4° | 63.1° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 55.4° | 69.2° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 54.2° | 68.8° | 1.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 45.0° | 59.1° | 1.85" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.2° | 32.3° | 44.3° | 1.35" | 2.0" |
| November | 38.5° | 19.6° | 29.0° | 0.72" | 3.1" |
| December | 25.9° | 8.2° | 17.1° | 0.60" | 6.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandaree CDP | CDP | 15.4 mi | — |
| Watford City city | City | 15.6 mi | — |
| Four Bears Village CDP | CDP | 18.0 mi | — |
| Long Creek CDP | CDP | 20.3 mi | — |
| New Town city | City | 22.6 mi | — |
| Arnegard city | City | 23.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3805308020. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.