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Beach, North Dakota
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Beach train station
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Location of Beach, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Golden Valley |
| Settled | 1900 |
| Incorporated (village) | 1908 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1909 |
| Named for | Capt. Warren C. Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.574 sq mi (6.667 km2) |
| • Land | 2.552 sq mi (6.610 km2) |
| • Water | 0.022 sq mi (0.058 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 981 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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972 |
| • Density | 384.40/sq mi (148.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58621
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-05420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1027837 |
| Highways | I-94, ND 16 |
Beach is a city located in Golden Valley County, in the state of North Dakota, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Golden Valley County. In 2020, about 981 people lived there. Beach became an official city in 1909. As of June 2022, Walter Losinski is the mayor of Beach.
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History of Beach
Beach was first settled around the year 1900. It got its name from Captain Warren C. Beach. He was a U.S. Army officer who explored the area in 1880 while surveying for a railroad.
The town's post office opened in 1902. Beach officially became a village in 1908 and then a city in 1909. In 1912, it was chosen to be the county seat for Golden Valley County.
Theodore Roosevelt's Visit
In April 1911, Theodore Roosevelt, who used to be president and had spent time in the nearby Badlands, visited Beach. He also stopped in Medora. During his visit to Beach, Roosevelt gave a speech. He mentioned that he was surprised the town existed in such a dry area. This was likely because of his own tough experiences ranching there and the harsh blizzards he had faced.
Roosevelt's speech focused on protecting nature. He suggested that ranchers should only have one cow for every 12 acres of land. This idea was not very popular with the local ranchers.
Later, in October 1918, Roosevelt was asked to visit the Badlands again. He decided not to go. He felt it was better to remember the place as it was, saying that things change and the "romance" can be lost.
Geography of Beach
Beach is located in the western part of North Dakota. It is very close to the border with the state of Montana.
The city covers a total area of about 2.57 square miles (6.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,003 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,106 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,263 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,178 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,461 | 24.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,460 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,408 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,381 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,205 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,116 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,019 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 981 | −3.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 972 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Facts from 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,019 people living in Beach. These people lived in 498 households, and 251 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Beach were White (97.4%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people identified with more than one race. About 2.2% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
- About 23.1% of households had children under 18.
- 42.6% of households were married couples.
- About 49.6% of households were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
- Many households (43.8%) were made up of just one person.
- About 22.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Beach was 46.2 years.
- 22.5% of residents were under 18.
- 5.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 20% were between 25 and 44.
- 29.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 23% were 65 years or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.7%), and 47.3% were male.
Notable People from Beach
- Vern Oech: An offensive guard who played for the Chicago Bears football team from 1936 to 1937.
- A. C. Townley: A farmer and political organizer who founded the Non-Partisan League.
Climate
Beach has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters, with some moisture. It is also very close to being a cool semi-arid climate, which means it can be quite dry.
| Climate data for Beach, North Dakota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–2011 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
68 (20) |
84 (29) |
93 (34) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
102 (39) |
93 (34) |
79 (26) |
67 (19) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 48.5 (9.2) |
52.8 (11.6) |
67.0 (19.4) |
77.6 (25.3) |
85.4 (29.7) |
92.2 (33.4) |
97.5 (36.4) |
96.2 (35.7) |
92.6 (33.7) |
79.5 (26.4) |
64.1 (17.8) |
49.0 (9.4) |
99.7 (37.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27.3 (−2.6) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
43.1 (6.2) |
56.3 (13.5) |
67.4 (19.7) |
76.5 (24.7) |
84.6 (29.2) |
85.0 (29.4) |
73.9 (23.3) |
56.5 (13.6) |
40.9 (4.9) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
56.1 (13.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.8 (−8.4) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
43.0 (6.1) |
54.0 (12.2) |
63.5 (17.5) |
70.1 (21.2) |
69.5 (20.8) |
59.4 (15.2) |
44.4 (6.9) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
43.7 (6.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 6.2 (−14.3) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
40.5 (4.7) |
50.5 (10.3) |
55.6 (13.1) |
53.9 (12.2) |
44.9 (7.2) |
32.3 (0.2) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −18.3 (−27.9) |
−12.9 (−24.9) |
−3.4 (−19.7) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
38.0 (3.3) |
45.3 (7.4) |
40.5 (4.7) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
12.7 (−10.7) |
−1.1 (−18.4) |
−17.3 (−27.4) |
−26.5 (−32.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −40 (−40) |
−43 (−42) |
−40 (−40) |
−8 (−22) |
10 (−12) |
26 (−3) |
32 (0) |
29 (−2) |
11 (−12) |
−15 (−26) |
−20 (−29) |
−38 (−39) |
−43 (−42) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.53 (13) |
0.50 (13) |
0.79 (20) |
1.70 (43) |
2.36 (60) |
2.50 (64) |
2.47 (63) |
1.56 (40) |
1.81 (46) |
1.27 (32) |
0.49 (12) |
0.52 (13) |
16.5 (419) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.0 (13) |
5.5 (14) |
5.2 (13) |
4.1 (10) |
1.9 (4.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.5 (6.4) |
3.3 (8.4) |
5.2 (13) |
32.8 (82.85) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 63.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 17.8 |
| Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima, snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Beach (Dakota del Norte) para niños
