Rolette, North Dakota facts for kids
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Rolette, North Dakota
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Location of Rolette, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Rolette |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Incorporated | 1930 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 484 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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472 |
| • Density | 480.16/sq mi (185.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58366
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-67780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036243 |
Rolette is a small city located in Rolette County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 484 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Rolette's History
Rolette started as a town in 1905. It officially became a city in 1930. The city was named after Rolette County, where it is located. A post office has been open in Rolette since 1905, helping people send and receive mail.
Exploring Rolette's Geography
Rolette is a small city when it comes to its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Rolette's Climate: Weather Patterns
Rolette experiences a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters are very cold. The city also gets a good amount of rain and snow throughout the year.
| Climate data for Rolette 3SE, North Dakota, 1991–2020 normals: 1620ft (494m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
53 (12) |
72 (22) |
84 (29) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
85 (29) |
68 (20) |
52 (11) |
99 (37) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 37.2 (2.9) |
37.1 (2.8) |
52.0 (11.1) |
73.9 (23.3) |
83.7 (28.7) |
87.6 (30.9) |
91.0 (32.8) |
92.4 (33.6) |
86.8 (30.4) |
74.3 (23.5) |
55.0 (12.8) |
37.1 (2.8) |
94.4 (34.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 13.0 (−10.6) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
49.7 (9.8) |
64.1 (17.8) |
72.7 (22.6) |
77.8 (25.4) |
77.4 (25.2) |
67.9 (19.9) |
50.3 (10.2) |
32.4 (0.2) |
17.6 (−8.0) |
47.6 (8.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 2.5 (−16.4) |
6.4 (−14.2) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
37.4 (3.0) |
51.3 (10.7) |
61.3 (16.3) |
65.9 (18.8) |
63.8 (17.7) |
54.6 (12.6) |
38.7 (3.7) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
8.3 (−13.2) |
36.1 (2.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −8.1 (−22.3) |
−5.1 (−20.6) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
38.4 (3.6) |
49.9 (9.9) |
54.0 (12.2) |
50.2 (10.1) |
41.2 (5.1) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
−1.0 (−18.3) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −31.2 (−35.1) |
−28.1 (−33.4) |
−14.4 (−25.8) |
10.8 (−11.8) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
36.9 (2.7) |
43.0 (6.1) |
39.6 (4.2) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
−5.7 (−20.9) |
−23.0 (−30.6) |
−33.0 (−36.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −43 (−42) |
−42 (−41) |
−36 (−38) |
−8 (−22) |
13 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
4 (−16) |
−25 (−32) |
−35 (−37) |
−43 (−42) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.49 (12) |
0.91 (23) |
1.21 (31) |
2.81 (71) |
4.14 (105) |
3.02 (77) |
2.25 (57) |
1.89 (48) |
1.42 (36) |
0.74 (19) |
0.86 (22) |
20.22 (513) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.4 (19) |
7.8 (20) |
6.7 (17) |
2.6 (6.6) |
2.2 (5.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.7 (6.9) |
4.8 (12) |
12.6 (32) |
46.8 (119.1) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS (1999-2010 snowfall, records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
Rolette's Population: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 408 | — | |
| 1920 | 409 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 428 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 451 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 524 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 579 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 667 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 623 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 538 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 594 | 10.4% | |
| 2020 | 484 | −18.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 472 | −20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Rolette's Community in 2010
In 2010, there were 594 people living in Rolette. These people lived in 254 homes, and 141 of these were families. The city had about 594 people per square mile.
Most people living in Rolette were White (56.9%). A large part of the population, 37.9%, was Native American. About 4.9% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
In the homes, about 29.5% had children under 18 living there. About 35% of homes were married couples. Around 44.5% of homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates. The average home had about 2.19 people.
The average age of people in Rolette was 43 years old. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. About 23.6% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Learning in Rolette: Education
Students in Rolette attend the Rolette Public School. This is the main school for children living in the city.
Famous Faces from Rolette
Some notable people have come from Rolette:
- Kevin Cramer: He is a U.S. Senator, which means he helps make laws for the entire country. He used to be a U.S. Representative.
- Randy Kelly: He was a politician in Minnesota. He served as a legislator, helping to create laws for the state. He also became the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- William C. Marcil: He was a very important person in the media world. He was the chief executive officer of Forum Communications, a company that owns many newspapers and TV stations.
See also
In Spanish: Rolette (Dakota del Norte) para niños
