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Bottineau, ND

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Population
2,152
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,637 ft
Median Home Value
$165,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$840/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,905
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bottineau

Located right at the base of the scenic Turtle Mountains, Bottineau offers a wooded, rolling landscape just ten miles south of the Canadian border. With around 2,200 residents, the town combines a friendly, small-town feel with the steady energy of Dakota College at Bottineau. The college brings athletics, degree programs, and community events to the area, giving the town an active feel throughout the year.

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Outdoor recreation is a major draw for locals in every season. When the snow flies, Bottineau Winter Park opens for downhill skiing and tubing, while the local arena stays busy with figure skating and hockey. In the warmer months, nearby Lake Metigoshe becomes the go-to destination for boating, fishing, and camping, and town spots like Tommy Turtle Park offer plenty of space for family outings and sports.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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