Mandan is a city in Morton County, North Dakota. It is the county seat of Morton County. It is a core city of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area. Mandan is located just across the Missouri River from Bismarck.
Mandan’s slogan, “Where the West Begins,” embodies our community’s rugged and hearty nature evident in our terrain, people, annual celebrations, and heritage, first as a village for the Mandan tribe, then a cavalry fort, railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers.
Mandan’s slogan, “Where the West Begins,” embodies our community’s rugged and hearty nature evident in our terrain, people, annual celebrations, and heritage, first as a village for the Mandan tribe, then a cavalry fort, railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers.
Today, Mandan is a growing city passionately retaining its hometown atmosphere and history. Our community bursts with pride when hosting special events that draw thousands of visitors year after year.
Buggies-n-Blues showcases classic cars on Main Street the second weekend in June. Rodeo Days over the Fourth of July includes Art In the Park and the state’s longest parade. Weeknight summer concerts draw spectators to Dykshoorn Park.
Other attractions include Ft. Lincoln State Park and the Custer House, the Railroad Museum, Raging Rivers Water Park, Huff Hills Ski Area, auto racing at Dacotah Speedway, two golf courses, 14 miles of walking and bike trails, a new soccer complex, a renovated baseball field and the finest softball diamonds in the state, a hockey arena, and Community Center swimming pool and fitness facilities.
Our largest employers are Tesoro Petroleum, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Cloverdale Foods Company, National Information Solutions Cooperative, Laducer & Associates Information Services, Housing Industry Training, Inc., Medcenter One Health Systems, Mandan Public School System, Morton County and the City of Mandan. Additionally we have nearly 500 other businesses in industrial, heavy commercial, technology, retail and service sectors.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $111,753
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $117,401; Detached houses: $141,902; Townhouses or other attached units: $103,972; In 2-unit structures: $145,200; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $69,222; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $82,013; Mobile homes: $18,759.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 18,091. Mandan covers 10.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,651 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 58554 - Area code: 701
Weather
Mandan, ND climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of -0.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Mandan is 17.04 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 2.91 Inches.
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