Powers Lake, North Dakota

Powers Lake, North Dakota
City
American Legion Building in Powers Lake
Location of Powers Lake, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°33′51″N102°38′44″W / 48.56417°N 102.64556°W / 48.56417; -102.64556
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Burke
Founded	1909
Area [1]
• Total	1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2)
• Land	1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2)
• Water	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
Elevation [2]	2,225 ft (678 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	385
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	376
• Density	276.98/sq mi (106.95/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58773
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-64140
GNIS feature ID	1036228 [2]
Website	powerslakend.com

Powers Lake is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 385 at the 2020 census. ^[3] Powers Lake was founded in 1909.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.24 square miles (3.21 km²), of which 0.99 square miles (2.56 km²) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²) is water. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	251		—
1930	382		52.2%
1940	464		21.5%
1950	565		21.8%
1960	633		12.0%
1970	523		−17.4%
1980	466		−10.9%
1990	408		−12.4%
2000	309		−24.3%
2010	280		−9.4%
2020	385		37.5%
2022 (est.)	376	[4]	−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 2020 Census [3]

Country Store in Powers Lake

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 280 people, 137 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density was 283 inhabitants per square mile (109.3/km²). There were 172 housing units at an average density of 174 per square mile (67.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 137 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 148 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 312 inhabitants per square mile (120/km²). There were 183 housing units at an average density of 185 per square mile (71/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 148 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 34.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,143, and the median income for a family was $36,389. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,894. About 3.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 20.2% of those 65 or over.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Powers Lake has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. ^[7]

Climate data for Powers Lake 1N, North Dakota, 1991–2020 normals, 1925-2020 extremes: 2205ft (672m)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	59 (15)	61 (16)	76 (24)	94 (34)	102 (39)	106 (41)	108 (42)	103 (39)	101 (38)	92 (33)	76 (24)	55 (13)	108 (42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	40.0 (4.4)	44.0 (6.7)	59.2 (15.1)	78.4 (25.8)	87.1 (30.6)	90.4 (32.4)	94.4 (34.7)	95.4 (35.2)	89.4 (31.9)	78.2 (25.7)	56.2 (13.4)	42.0 (5.6)	97.8 (36.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	17.6 (−8.0)	21.2 (−6.0)	33.8 (1.0)	51.7 (10.9)	65.3 (18.5)	73.4 (23.0)	79.7 (26.5)	79.5 (26.4)	68.6 (20.3)	52.2 (11.2)	34.7 (1.5)	21.8 (−5.7)	50.0 (10.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)	7.3 (−13.7)	10.7 (−11.8)	23.7 (−4.6)	39.1 (3.9)	52.2 (11.2)	61.2 (16.2)	67.2 (19.6)	65.5 (18.6)	54.6 (12.6)	39.9 (4.4)	24.5 (−4.2)	12.0 (−11.1)	38.2 (3.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	−3.0 (−19.4)	0.2 (−17.7)	13.7 (−10.2)	26.5 (−3.1)	39.1 (3.9)	49.0 (9.4)	54.8 (12.7)	51.5 (10.8)	40.7 (4.8)	27.5 (−2.5)	14.3 (−9.8)	2.2 (−16.6)	26.4 (−3.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−29.8 (−34.3)	−23.1 (−30.6)	−11.5 (−24.2)	10.0 (−12.2)	23.4 (−4.8)	36.0 (2.2)	42.2 (5.7)	37.8 (3.2)	23.9 (−4.5)	7.4 (−13.7)	−6.8 (−21.6)	−24.8 (−31.6)	−33.7 (−36.5)
Record low °F (°C)	−44 (−42)	−55 (−48)	−40 (−40)	−24 (−31)	11 (−12)	26 (−3)	28 (−2)	25 (−4)	14 (−10)	−9 (−23)	−30 (−34)	−48 (−44)	−55 (−48)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.44 (11)	0.29 (7.4)	0.58 (15)	0.90 (23)	2.18 (55)	2.70 (69)	3.07 (78)	1.73 (44)	1.35 (34)	1.16 (29)	0.48 (12)	0.44 (11)	15.32 (388.4)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	6.8 (17)	2.9 (7.4)	5.1 (13)	2.9 (7.4)	0.7 (1.8)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.4 (1.0)	2.5 (6.4)	5.0 (13)	4.6 (12)	30.9 (79)
Source 1: NOAA (1981-2010 precip & snowfall) [8] [9]
Source 2: XMACIS (temp records & 1981-2010 monthly max/mins) [10]

See also

• Shrine of Our Lady of the Prairies

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powers Lake, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved October 17, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 17, 2023. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
6. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
7. Climate Summary for Powers Lake, North Dakota
8. "Powers Lake 1N, North Dakota 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
9. "Powers Lake 1N, North Dakota 1981-2010 Monthly Normals". Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
10. "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

External links

• City of Powers Lake official website