The Town FilesKindred, North Dakota
City in Cass County · population 889 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,800
- Household income
- $105,104
- Jan low / Jul high
- -2° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 33.0
Kindred is a city of 889 people in Cass County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $297,800, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks better for families than 97% of North Dakota towns, more upscale than 95% of North Dakota towns, better transit than 70% of North Dakota towns.
How Kindred 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 Kindred is worth $297,800, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $105,104, which is more affordable than 34% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $619 a month. 82.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kindred | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,800 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $619 | $775 |
| Median household income | $105,104 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.9% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kindred
| People | Kindred | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.2% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 87.3% |
Weather in Kindred
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows -2.1°F. About 24.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.2 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 183 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kindred since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 30, 2011 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 26, 2018.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| 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 9, 2020 | Flood | DR-4553: Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 128,033 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,805 a year. Unemployment was 1.7% in 2023; in Kindred itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Kindred
2 public schools with 893 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINDRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 481 | 10.9 |
| KINDRED HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 412 | 14.7 |
Towns near Kindred
- Horace, ND8.9 mi · 3,085 people · home $414,500
- West Fargo, ND15.2 mi · 38,626 people · home $321,900
- Mapleton, ND16.8 mi · 1,320 people · home $310,200
- Fargo, ND17.3 mi · 125,990 people · home $281,900
- Casselton, ND19.4 mi · 2,479 people · home $278,400
- Sabin, MN19.4 mi · 619 people · home $265,700
- Moorhead, MN19.7 mi · 44,505 people · home $249,000
- Reile's Acres, ND20.5 mi · 703 people · home $475,600
Kindred questions
Is Kindred, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kindred scores better for retirees than 35% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 50%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Kindred?
The median owner-occupied home in Kindred is valued at $297,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,104, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $619 a month.
What is the weather like in Kindred?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows -2.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.4 inches of precipitation a year and 44.2 inches of snow.
Does Kindred get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kindred since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 30, 2011. 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)