Hettinger ( HET-ing-gər) is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,074 at the 2020 census. North Dakota State University operates a livestock research station near Hettinger, which often partners with South Dakota State University's Antelope Range and Livestock Research Station for sheep research.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58639

Area code701

Living in Hettinger

Work & commute in Hettinger

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About one in 3 of Hettinger’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bismarck (8%), Dickinson (7%) and Fargo (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

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38%Work in townlive and work in Hettinger 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 497Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hettinger →

Health in Hettinger

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 68% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with North Dakota

4better than ND·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

16.1%Fewer binge drinkersND 21.3% · better 83.3%More adults treating high blood pressureND 76.3% · better 9.4%More adults with COPDND 5.9% · worse

Care nearby

West River Regional Medical CenterHettinger · 0.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - BisonBison · 34.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hettinger · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hettinger →

Natural hazards in Hettinger

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Hettinger flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Hettinger MapHettinger vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hettinger →

Climate in Hettinger

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Hettinger has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 8°Winter

54° / 29°Spring

81° / 53°Summer

57° / 31°Fall

How much snow does Hettinger get?About 42 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 18, with the last in spring around May 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hettinger →

Schools in Hettinger

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Hettinger’s kids attend trail 62% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictHETTINGER 13Schools2

Hettinger Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 172 students Hettinger High School C+High · Grades 7–12 · 122 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.