Drake, North Dakota facts for kids
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Drake, North Dakota
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Location of Drake, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 292 |
| • Estimate
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282 |
| • Density | 148.00/sq mi (57.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58736
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-20300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035997 |
Drake is a small city located in McHenry County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 292 people lived there. Drake is part of the larger Minot area. It was started in 1902 and got its name from Herman Drake, an early settler.
Where is Drake Located?
Drake is in North Dakota. It covers a total area of about 2.02 square miles (5.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Drake?
The number of people living in Drake has changed over the years.
- In 1910, there were 348 people.
- The population grew to 831 people by 1950.
- Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased.
- In 2010, 275 people lived in Drake.
- By 2020, the population slightly increased to 292 people.
Most people living in Drake are White. A small number are Native American or from two or more races. About 2.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 144 homes in Drake. Many homes had people living alone, especially those aged 65 or older. The average age of people in Drake was about 48 years old.
What is the Climate Like?
Drake has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid.
- Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
For example, the highest temperature ever recorded in July was 108°F (42°C). The lowest temperature ever recorded in February was -45°F (-43°C). Drake gets about 18 inches (46 cm) of rain and snow each year.
See also
In Spanish: Drake (Dakota del Norte) para niños
