The Town FilesKilldeer, North Dakota
City in Dunn County · population 939 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $341,100
- Household income
- $89,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 34.5
Killdeer is a city of 939 people in Dunn County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $341,100, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of North Dakota towns, better for cycling than 86% of North Dakota towns, better transit than 71% of North Dakota towns.
How Killdeer 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 Killdeer is worth $341,100, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $89,750, which is more affordable than 9% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $893 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Killdeer | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,100 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $893 | $775 |
| Median household income | $89,750 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.9% | — |
Who lives in Killdeer
| People | Killdeer | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 15.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 87.3% |
Weather in Killdeer
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 4.0°F. About 18.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.2 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 192 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Killdeer since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 1, 2018 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on July 10, 2016.
Severe weather in Dunn County since 1996
Dunn County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4128: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dunn County
Dunn County had 2,076 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $85,812 a year. Unemployment was 1.1% in 2023; in Killdeer itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Killdeer
2 public schools with 614 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 357 | 12.3 |
| KILLDEER HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 257 | 12.2 |
Towns near Killdeer
- Mandaree, ND26.1 mi · 691 people · home $170,300
Killdeer questions
Is Killdeer, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Killdeer scores better for retirees than 28% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 60%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Killdeer?
The median owner-occupied home in Killdeer is valued at $341,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,750, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $893 a month.
What is the weather like in Killdeer?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 4.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.1 inches of precipitation a year and 39.2 inches of snow.
Does Killdeer get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Killdeer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 1, 2018. 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)