Medora
City in Billings County, North Dakota

Medora is a city in Billings County, North Dakota, with 121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,267 ft (691 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sentinel Butte, 14.8 miles W.
- 121residents (2020 Census)
- 2,267 ftelevation · 691 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 58645ZIP code
About Medora
Medora (, mih-DOR-ə) is a city in Billings County, North Dakota, United States. The only incorporated place in Billings County, it is also the county seat. Much of the surrounding area is part of either Little Missouri National Grassland or Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The population was 160 in a 2024 census. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area. Medora is home to the South unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Chateau de Mores, and home to Rough Rider State Park (formerly Sully Creek State Park), and to the seasonal Medora Musical at the Burning Hills Amphitheater. It is a popular tourist destination during summer.
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Living in Medora
- Median household income
- $77,969
- Median home value
- $165,100
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 53.7
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Medora had 121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medora at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Billings County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 121 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9113° N, 103.5265° W |
| ZIP code | 58645 |
| Official website | medora.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3851900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medora
- Sentinel Butte14.8 mi W
- Belfield15.7 mi E
- Beach22.6 mi W
- Golva24.8 mi SW
- Amidon31.2 mi S
- Wibaux, MT31.7 mi W
- Marmarth46.4 mi SW
- Rhame47.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Medora
What county is Medora in?
Medora is in Billings County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Medora, ND?
121 people lived in Medora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medora, ND?
The ZIP code of Medora is 58645.
What is the elevation of Medora?
2,267 feet (691 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medora?
Sentinel Butte (14.8 mi), Belfield (15.7 mi), Beach (22.6 mi), Golva (24.8 mi), Amidon (31.2 mi).
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