1910 · Main Street · Library of Congress
Steele’s story
Steele in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
SteeleND
A town of 757. A regional job hub with 332 jobs.
Population
757
−7% since 2010
Typical home
$242K
+8.9% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
52.2
years
Jobs based here
332
A job hub
What makes Steele stand out
The 2 things Steele does most differently from other towns.
Small town
757 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Steele’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Light Rain
H 65° · L 55°
Local news
All →- Kidder County vs Grant County - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/12/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Kidder County vs NSAHS - Boys Varsity Football 10/16/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Game Recap: Varsity Football Kidder County High School - Steele vs. Napoleon High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Steele. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Steele
About one in 4 of Steele’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bismarck (18%), Woodlawn (7%) and Fargo (5%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
28%work in town
Where working residents work
In Steele28%
Bismarck18%
Woodlawn7%
Fargo5%
Mandan4%
39 mi
median commute distance
332
jobs based in Steele
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Steele has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–23°
Spring29–52°
Summer55–79°
Fall32–55°
Sep 25
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Steele home is worth about $242K
The typical Steele home is worth about $242,000, up 8.9% in a year, 17% below the North Dakota typical home.
$242KZillow home value
Typical home value
Steele$242K
North Dakota$292K
+8.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in Steele
7 crimes were reported in Steele in 2024: 7 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Steele is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
7
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Steele is
Steele beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
2 better20 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Steele | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.6% | 82.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.9% | 10.8% |
Chi St. Alexius Health
40.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A job hub
Every workday, about 272 people come to Steele for work
Where Steele’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
332jobs based in Steele
28%of working residents work in town
39 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Steele on the National Register of Historic Places.
More about Steele
Still missing for Steele:a photo of Steeleupcoming events