The Town FilesNew England, North Dakota
City in Hettinger County · population 683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,200
- Household income
- $74,722
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 38.8
New England is a city of 683 people in Hettinger County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $154,200, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks better for retirees than 78% of North Dakota towns, better for young professionals than 73% of North Dakota towns, quieter than 72% of North Dakota towns.
How New England 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 New England is worth $154,200, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $74,722, which is more affordable than 76% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $854 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New England | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,200 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $854 | $775 |
| Median household income | $74,722 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.1% | — |
Who lives in New England
| People | New England | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 87.3% |
Weather in New England
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 6.0°F. About 15.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.3 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 188 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New England since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 29, 1975 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 21, 2016.
Severe weather in Hettinger County since 1996
Hettinger County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4444: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hettinger County
Hettinger County had 673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,717 a year. Unemployment was 1.6% in 2023; in New England itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in New England
2 public schools with 282 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ENGLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 160 | 17.8 |
| NEW ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 122 | 11.1 |
Towns near New England
- Dickinson, ND24.6 mi · 25,679 people · home $263,700
- Mott, ND28.5 mi · 653 people · home $75,300
- Belfield, ND28.5 mi · 996 people · home $192,000
New England questions
Is New England, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New England scores better for retirees than 78% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 72%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in New England?
The median owner-occupied home in New England is valued at $154,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,722, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $854 a month.
What is the weather like in New England?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 6.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.9 inches of precipitation a year and 44.3 inches of snow.
Does New England get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New England since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 29, 1975. 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)