Larimore, North Dakota facts for kids

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City
Larimore Museum
Location of Larimore, North Dakota
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Grand Forks
Metro	Greater Grand Forks
Area
• Total	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2)
• Land	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,119 ft (341 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,260
• Density	2,143.09/sq mi (826.98/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58251
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-45020
GNIS feature ID	1029836
Highways	ND 18

Larimore is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is located three miles south of the junction of U.S. Route 2 and North Dakota Highway 18. Larimore is part of the "Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks". The population was 1,260 at the 2020 census. Larimore was founded in 1881.

History

Larimore had its start in the year 1881 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It is named for N. G. Larimore, who owned a large farm in the area.

Geography

Larimore is located at 47°54′30″N 97°37′40″W / 47.908379°N 97.627703°W / 47.908379; -97.627703.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km²), all of it land.

Climate

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,346 people, 552 households, and 358 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,281.4 inhabitants per square mile (880.9/km²). There were 623 housing units at an average density of 1,055.9 per square mile (407.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 0.8% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 552 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

Today

Unlike many of small towns in North Dakota, Larimore has maintained a relatively stable population for the last forty years. Its close proximity to employment opportunities in Grand Forks and at the Grand Forks Air Force Base have led the town to become an attractive choice for commuters desiring lower housing costs and a small-town environment. Although new housing construction has been fairly stagnant during the last fifteen years, a number of new homes have been built throughout the town in the last several years where lots have been available. A larger number of homes have been constructed outside of the city near Larimore Dam and along the Turtle River, north and east of the town. Many of these homes are far larger and more expensive than those being built within the city limits.

In rural Larimore, population density is higher east of the town than towards the west. Although the area has lost farming households throughout many decades, many farms have been turned into horse ranches, hobby farms, or simply homesteads for commuters who wish to have more area than they would otherwise have in town.

Although Larimore has maintained its residential base, it has faced more difficult challenges in regards to its commercial establishments. Like numerous small communities throughout the Great Plains, the 1980s were a devastating time for local main street businesses. Downturns in the farm economy and increased shopping options in larger, nearby cities such as Grand Forks, led to many store closures in Larimore that included everything from a farm implement dealer to a grocery store. The business district has since "bottomed out" and many of the once abandoned buildings have either been renovated for other uses or demolished and replaced with new structures. Abandoned lots and empty, deteriorating buildings still dot much of the downtown area of Larimore.

Sites of interest

• Turtle River State Park - one of the largest state parks in eastern North Dakota
• Larimore City Hall - Historic former city hall building. Now houses a community museum.
• Larimore Dam - a recreational area along a reservoir on the Turtle River. Attractions include a beach, fishing, camping, and swimming.
• Myra Arboretum

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, Larimore has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Notable people

• Eli C. D. Shortridge, third Governor of North Dakota from 1893 to 1895, was a resident of Larimore.
• Truck Hannah was a Major League Baseball catcher for the New York Yankees and a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame. He was born in Larimore in 1889.
• LeRoy Mason was a movie actor, born in Larimore in 1903.

Images for kids

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  Piatt house in Larimore, North Dakota, 1890s

See also

In Spanish: Larimore (Dakota del Norte) para niños