Living in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sentinel Butte · Census data 2020–2024

Sentinel Butte has 57 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $51,250 (33% lower than the North Dakota median).

Sentinel Butte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sentinel Butte at a glance

Population
57
Median age
62.8State: 35.9
Median household income
$51,250State: $76,657
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Average commute
18 min

Is Sentinel Butte a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the North Dakota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Sentinel Butte median household income

The median household income in Sentinel Butte is $51,250 and the income per person is $32,656. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Sentinel Butte$51,250
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Sentinel Butte: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
44
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
29.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1945
Average household size
1.84

Sentinel Butte demographics

Population
57
Median age
62.8
Under 18
12.3%
65 and older
47.4%
Households
31
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sentinel Butte ›

Education in Sentinel Butte

23.9% of adults 25 and older in Sentinel Butte have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sentinel Butte23.9%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sentinel Butte

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
18 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
91.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
71%

Sentinel Butte vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sentinel Butte57$51,250——
Beach899$62,560$136,500$815
Medora198$77,969$165,100$625
Wibaux672$66,856$95,800$934
Belfield685$45,938$192,000$716
Marmarth100$62,813$48,100$513
Baker1,489$84,750$211,400$776
Savage316$86,250$257,100$750
Rhame184$61,429$120,800—

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Living in Sentinel Butte: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sentinel Butte, ND?

The median household income in Sentinel Butte is $51,250, 33% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Sentinel Butte, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the North Dakota median.

What is the median age in Sentinel Butte?

The median age in Sentinel Butte is 62.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Sentinel Butte?

The average commute to work in Sentinel Butte is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sentinel Butte?

The unemployment rate in Sentinel Butte is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sentinel Butte?

23.9% of adults in Sentinel Butte have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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