The Town FilesEnderlin, North Dakota
City in Ransom County · population 881 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $148,600
- Household income
- $74,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 47.1
Enderlin is a city of 881 people in Ransom County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $148,600, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks hipper than 82% of North Dakota towns, more of a college town than 74% of North Dakota towns.
How Enderlin 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 Enderlin is worth $148,600, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $74,625, which is more affordable than 79% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $836 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Enderlin | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,600 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $836 | $775 |
| Median household income | $74,625 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Enderlin
| People | Enderlin | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 87.3% |
Weather in Enderlin
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 3.3°F. About 23.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.5 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enderlin since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on June 20, 2025 about 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 6, 1980.
Severe weather in Ransom County since 1996
Ransom County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4888: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 15, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4760: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| February 5, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4686: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ransom County
Ransom County had 1,997 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,719 a year. Unemployment was 1.5% in 2023; in Enderlin itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Enderlin
3 public schools with 317 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENDERLIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 153 | 10.9 |
| ENDERLIN AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 152 | 10.1 |
| GRANT COLONY SCHOOL | K-8 | 12 | 12.0 |
Towns near Enderlin
- Lisbon, ND13.3 mi · 2,204 people · home $192,100
- Milnor, ND25.8 mi · 624 people · home $152,500
- Casselton, ND26.3 mi · 2,479 people · home $278,400
- Gwinner, ND27.1 mi · 924 people · home $172,100
- Kindred, ND27.5 mi · 889 people · home $297,800
- Valley City, ND28.4 mi · 6,575 people · home $162,200
Enderlin questions
Is Enderlin, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Enderlin scores better for retirees than 26% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 51%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.1).
How much does a house cost in Enderlin?
The median owner-occupied home in Enderlin is valued at $148,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,625, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $836 a month.
What is the weather like in Enderlin?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 3.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.6 inches of precipitation a year and 43.5 inches of snow.
Does Enderlin get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enderlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on June 20, 2025. 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)