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Fessenden, ND

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Population
437
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,613 ft
Median Home Value
$70,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$547/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,962
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North DakotaNearest larger communityJamestown, North Dakota68 miles away · 15,688 residents.

About Fessenden

Fessenden is a city in and the county seat of Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 462 residents. Fessenden was founded in 1893 and is home of the Wells County Fair. Fessenden was founded in 1893 with the arrival of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. That mix gives Fessenden a clear local shape within North Dakota, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. Marie Railroad into the area.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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