Merkel township, North Dakota
Merkel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Merkel township is a geographic entity located in Kidder County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32. The land area covers 65.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 32 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 14.2 yrs | ±13.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 55 | ±29 | 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 | 75 | ±42 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 55 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $157,700 | ±$10,637 |
| 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 | $26,524 | ±$7,523 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±12.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 81 | ±58 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±25.4% |
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 MERKEL
GUS Population: 29 (2024)
ID: 132045
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
929 34TH AVE SE, CHASELEY ND 58423-9231
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COUNTY OF KIDDER
GUS Population: 2,371 (2024)
ID: 131857
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
PO BOX 167, STEELE ND 58482-0167
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Education
No public or private school records currently linked for this geographic area.
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Community Facilities & Infrastructure
No matching records in loaded directories for this area.
Directory sourced from official CMS, NCES IPEDS, and IMLS PLS datasets.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STEELE 4N, ND US, located 25.5 miles from Merkel township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5° | 1.4° | 10.9° | 0.63" | — |
| February | 24.9° | 5.5° | 15.2° | 0.61" | — |
| March | 38.0° | 17.5° | 27.7° | 0.95" | — |
| April | 54.5° | 29.4° | 41.9° | 1.41" | — |
| May | 67.3° | 41.4° | 54.3° | 2.81" | — |
| June | 75.8° | 52.0° | 63.9° | 3.43" | — |
| July | 81.8° | 56.9° | 69.4° | 3.36" | — |
| August | 81.2° | 54.5° | 67.8° | 2.57" | — |
| September | 72.0° | 45.6° | 58.8° | 2.12" | — |
| October | 56.1° | 32.4° | 44.3° | 1.81" | — |
| November | 38.8° | 18.9° | 28.8° | 0.86" | — |
| December | 25.0° | 7.5° | 16.3° | 0.80" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Tuttle city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Hurdsfield city | City | 14.2 mi | — |
| Bowdon city | City | 15.8 mi | — |
| Pettibone city | City | 17.2 mi | — |
| Goodrich city | City | 20.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3804352420. • 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.