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Casselton

  •   State: 
    North Dakota
      County: 
    Cass County
      City: 
    Casselton
      County FIPS: 
    38017
      Coordinates: 
    46°53′50″N 97°12′46″W
      Area total: 
    1.98 sq mi (5.14 km²)
      Area land: 
    1.95 sq mi (5.06 km²)
      Area water: 
    0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
      Elevation: 
    932 ft (284 m)
  •   Latitude: 
    46,9011
      Longitude: 
    -97,2081
      Dman name cbsa: 
    Fargo, ND-MN
      Timezone: 
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00
      ZIP codes: 
    58012
      GMAP: 

    Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota, United States

  •   Population: 
    2,479
      Population density: 
    1,269.33 residents per square mile of area (490.05/km²)
      Household income: 
    $30,446
      Households: 
    53
      Unemployment rate: 
    3.40%
  •   Sales taxes: 
    6.00%
      Income taxes: 
    5.54%

Casselton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The city is named in honor of George Washington Cass, a president of the Northern Pacific Railway, which established a station there in 1876 to develop a town for homesteaders. The population was 2,479 at the 2020 census, making it the 20th largest city in North Dakota. Casselton has been the hometown of five North Dakota governors. On December 30, 2013, a westbound BNSF train carrying soybeans derailed approximately one mile west of the city. An adjacent train carrying crude oil struck the wreckage from the west and exploded into flames, killing all on board. The train was carrying oil from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the East Coast, and was carrying a cargo of crude oil at the time of the derailment. It was the first oil train to derail in the United States since the mid-1970s, and the first in North America since the early 1900s. The town is known for its red squirrels, which are the mascot of Central Cass High School, which opened in 1996. The school district covers nearly 400 square miles (1,2,000 km²) and attracts over 800 students. It is located in the Cass County School District, which was dedicated in 1912 and cost $50,000,000 to build. The district also has a high school that opened in 2003. The high school was completed for the 2003 school year for the 2004 school year, for which the school mascot is a squirrel.

History

Casselton was founded in 1873 when the Northern Pacific Railway sent Mike Smith to plant cottonwood and willow trees in the area to serve as windbreaks along the right-of-way. A school was organized in 1876 and the town was incorporated as a village in 1880. Casselton installed a city water and sewer system in the mid-1920s. On December 30, 2013, a westbound BNSF train carrying soybeans derailed approximately one mile west of the city. An adjacent train carrying crude oil struck the wreckage from the westbound train. The resulting fireball created a massive black cloud of smoke, which prompted authorities to issue a voluntary evacuation of the area. The National Transportation Safety Board conducted an investigation, and issued a probable cause, starting with a broken axle with the starting location 46°135942W). The collision ignited the crude and oil and created a large fireball, which was heard and felt several miles away. The city is known for its population of red squirrels. Central Cass High School uses the squirrel as its mascot. The school district covers nearly 400 square miles (1,000 km²) and attracts over 800 students. Because of the continued growth, an addition to the school complex was completed in time for the 2003-2004 school year. The 1996-1997 school year opened with a newly completed, nearly $8 million Central Cass Public School building. It replaced a three-story building on the same site, that was dedicated in 1912 and cost $50,000.

Geography

Casselton is located at 46°540N 97°1238W (46.900028, 97.210668). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 square miles (4.92 km²) of which 1.87 square miles is land and 0.03square miles (0.08km²) is water. Casselton has a population of 1,828. The city is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the center of the city. It is the only city in the state to be named after a former president of the United States, George H.W. Bush, who died in office in 1969. The town is located in the Ohio Valley, which was once part of the Ohio and Ohio River watersheds. The Ohio River flows through the city, which once was known as the Ohio Turnpike. It was named after the first settler of the town, who arrived in the 17th century and settled in the area in the 18th century.

Climate

Casselton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. It has warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Casselton is located on the Atlantic seaboard of France. The town has a population of around 2,000 people. It is located near the French town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, on the French Riviera. The city has a reputation for being one of the coldest towns in France. It also has a history of violent crime, particularly in the early years of the 20th century. It was the site of the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in 1881. Casselston is also known as the birthplace of Charles de Gaulle, who was born in the town in 1854. It's also known for being the location of the first European settlement in the area, in 17th century, and for the first time in the 18th century in the 19th Century, when the town was first established. It lies on the border between France and the Netherlands, and was once part of the Duchy of Savoie, which became part of France in 18th century times. The area is known for its hot and humid summers, and cold winters, which are often very severe. The region has a high percentage of people who live in the south of the country, with temperatures between 10 and 15 °C (50 °F).

Demographics

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males, and the median income for a family was $49,567. The racial makeup of the city was 98.22% White, 0.16% African American, 027% Native American,0.1% Asian, and 1.2%. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. The median age in the city is 34.6 years, and there are 1,855 people, 702 households, and 509 families living in theCity. The. average householdSize is 2.64 and the. average family Size is 3.16. For. every 100 Females age 18 and over, there are 101.9 males. There are 926 housing units at an average density of 495.2 per square mile (191.2/km²). The. median income is $32,063 versus $22,614 for females. The per capita income for the city. is $18,248. About 5.3% of. the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4 of those under age 18.

Area attractions

The world's largest oil can pile/free standing structure was created in 1933 by Max Taubert. It is approximately 45 feet (14 m) tall, and is made of thousands of oil cans. It was rescued from possible demolition in 2008 by a group of local volunteers. Unfortunately, the business that agreed to house the pile temporarily wanted the pile off its property and the pile was removed to an unknown location. The pile is now being used as a tourist attraction in the town of Casselton, New Hampshire. It has been removed from its current location and is being used for other purposes. It will be used to display information about the town's history and culture. The site will also be used for the opening of a new museum in the city of Casselston. The museum is expected to open in the spring of 2015. The town is home to a number of other tourist attractions, including a museum, a zoo, and a train station. The city also has a large number of historic buildings, many of which were built in the 1800s and early 1900s. It also has an active landfill site, which is used to store oil cans and other waste. The area is also home to several other historic structures, such as a former gas station and a former hamburger stand, as well as the town hall. The Town ofCasselton is the location of the World's Largest Oil Can Pile, which was built in 1933 and stands 45 feet tall (14m).

Transportation

I-94, US 52, ND 10, ND 18 and ND 18 are among the roads in the area. The highway was built in the early 1900s. It was the first U.S. highway to be built in North Dakota. The road was also the first to be constructed in the state's history. It is still the only highway in the region to be completed in that time period.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota = 97. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 47. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Casselton = 3.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 2,479 individuals with a median age of 53.6 age the population dropped by -5.13% in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,269.33 residents per square mile of area (490.05/km²). There are average 2.09 people per household in the 53 households with an average household income of $30,446 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 3.40% of the available work force and has dropped -4.22% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 28.16%. The number of physicians in Casselton per 100,000 population = 331.5.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Casselton = 22.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 36.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 73. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 197. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and -1.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 53, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota which are owned by the occupant = 51.79%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 22 years with median home cost = $262,940 and home appreciation of 0.59%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $19.24 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,861 per student. There are 12.6 students for each teacher in the school, 260 students for each Librarian and 381 students for each Counselor. 8.79% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 6.59% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 2.20% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).

  • Casselton's population in Cass County, North Dakota of 1,207 residents in 1900 has increased 2,05-fold to 2,479 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.

    Approximately 54.05% female residents and 45.95% male residents live in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota.

    As of 2020 in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota are married and the remaining 31.73% are single population.

  • 24.5 minutes is the average time that residents in Casselton require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61­–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.

    88.00% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car.

  • Of the total residential buildings in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota, 51.79% are owner-occupied homes, another 42.86% are rented apartments, and the remaining 5.36% are vacant.

  • The 55.31% of the population in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.

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