KentnerND
A town of 139. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Kentner stand out
The 2 things Kentner does most differently from other towns.
139 people, and everyone knows the way
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Kentner’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kentner. Another town gets a different order.
Kentner’s public schools outperform 96% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Kentner’s kids attend outperform 96% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple River Colony School | K–8 | 49 | D |
Nearly a third of Kentner is conserved land
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Maple River National Wildlife Refuge | 0.5 mi | 1,125 |
| 2. Dickey County Waterfowl Production Area | — | 166 |
Most working residents commute out of Kentner
Most working residents leave Kentner for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ellendale (13%), Oakes (11%) and Bismarck (11%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Kentner has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Kentner is
Kentner beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Kentner | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.6% | 3.1% |
100% of working residents leave Kentner for work
Where Kentner’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023