Minot is a city located in north central North Dakota. The city is the county seat of Ward County and is a trading center for a large portion of northern North Dakota, southwestern Manitoba, and southeastern Saskatchewan. Minot is the principal city of the Minot Micopolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers McHenry, Renville and Ward counties.
Minot, also known as the "Magic City", is a precious jewel of the Dakotas that proudly holds two scepters of the US Air Force’s prowess wings: The 5th Bomb Wing and The 91st Space Wing. Minot Air Force Base is located 12 miles north of Minot.
You are sure to fall in love with the laid-back atmosphere of the city. So come to Minot and enjoy all of Minot’s Magic!
Minot has excellent public and private school systems whose students have consistently ranked #1 or #2 in the nation on various tests that compare them with students in other states. We also have Minot State University with an annual enrollment of approximately 3,300 students. MSU offers 4-year college degrees and some graduate programs.
Minot is the region's center for quality health care with two fully accredited, full-treatment hospitals, an emergency response network of ambulance teams including a helicopter, and two nursing home facilities. Minot serves as the hub of commerce for northwestern North Dakota, and has a nationally recognized development program. Several international companies including Sykes Enterprises Inc., Reliastar and the just announced Northwest Airlines/MLT World Vacations have moved offices or headquarters to Minot in the past 2 years. Minot offers a year-round calendar of arts and cultural events.
Minot has a healthy climate for fun and physical activity with four seasons
that provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all. Minot is proud of its 600 acres of zoo and parkland. Two of our Parks: Theodore Roosevelt Park and Oak Park caress the banks of the Souris River as it courses its way through the "Magic" Minot Valley. The zoo features the state's largest collection of exotic animals.
All this plus the most friendly people anywhere! Come visit us!!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $116,550
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $128,308; Detached houses: $142,180; Townhouses or other attached units: $161,405; In 2-unit structures: $122,456; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $91,626; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $73,925; Mobile homes: $20,666.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 35,419. Minot covers 14.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 58701, 58702, 58703, 58707 - Area code: 701
Weather
Minot, 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 81.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 1.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Minot is 18.44 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.15 Inches.
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