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Fort Yates, ND

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Population
167
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,633 ft
Median Home Value
$129,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$97,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fort Yates

Perched along the Missouri River, Fort Yates is the government hub of the Standing Rock Reservation and the seat of Sioux County. It is a quiet, tight-knit community where daily life revolves around tribal administration, local schools, and the water. Living here means settling into a relaxed pace, with sweeping river views, deep Dakota and Lakota heritage, and an environment where neighbors genuinely know one another.

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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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