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Pettibone
Street in Pettibone
Street in Pettibone
Location of Pettibone, North Dakota
Location of Pettibone, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Kidder
Founded 1910
Area
 • Total 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,841 ft (561 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 60
 • Estimate 
(2022)
59
 • Density 329.67/sq mi (127.25/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58475
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-62060
GNIS feature ID 1036219

Pettibone is a small city located in Kidder County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 60 people lived there.

A Look at Pettibone's History

Pettibone was started in 1910. It was named after its founder, a person called Lee C. Pettibone.

Where is Pettibone Located?

Pettibone is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.17 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Understanding Pettibone's Population

Pettibone has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 205
1970 173 −15.6%
1980 127 −26.6%
1990 93 −26.8%
2000 88 −5.4%
2010 70 −20.5%
2020 60 −14.3%
2022 (est.) 59 −15.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, the census counted 70 people living in Pettibone. There were 39 homes in the city. About half of the homes had people living alone.

The average age of people in Pettibone was 57 years old. About 13% of the residents were under 18. Many people, about 40%, were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was about the same.

Pettibone's Climate and Weather

Pettibone has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature between seasons. Summers can be warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.

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