Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson is a city of 25,357 people in Stark County, North Dakota, founded in 1882.
Why visit Dickinson
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 61 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Griffon Theaters, Dickinson (Carnegie Area) Public Library and Dickinson State Normal School Campus District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 3°F.
Weather in Dickinson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dickinson
Dickinson is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 25,679 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh most populous city in North Dakota. Dickinson, founded in 1881, is also home to Dickinson State University.
From the Wikipedia article Dickinson, North Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
Dickinson (Carnegie Area) Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Public library in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States
Dickinson State Normal School Campus District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in North Dakota, United States
Elks Club and Store Building-Dickinson Lodge No. 1137
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in North Dakota, United States
Stark County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in North Dakota, United States
U.S. Post Office-Dickinson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Post office in Dickinson, United States of America
Dakota Dinosaur Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Dinosaur & Paleontology Museum in North Dakota, United States
Dickinson Museum Center
Museum · 0.7 mi
Dinosaur & regional history museum in North Dakota, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
Daily Perks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
16 Villard Street West
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa 05:00-18:00; Su 06:00-18:00
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.6 mi
203 14th Street West, Dickinson
Java Junction
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
211 14th Street West, Dickinson
Lemongrass
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
18 1st Avenue West, Dickinson
49 more on the map.
History
Dickinson was founded in 1881. Dickinson was named for its founder, W. S. Dickinson, a native of Malone, New York.
In 1924, Dickinson was the site of a tornado that killed nine people, making it the fourth deadliest tornado in North Dakota's recorded history. Dickinson was the site of an EF3 tornado in 2009 that damaged more than 450 homes and businesses, with 100 beyond repair, but with no injuries or casualties.
The rapid growth of the city due to an oil boom led to an increase in crime and homelessness within the city limits in the 2010s.
From the History section of Dickinson, North Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship17
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
731 South Main Avenue, Dickinson
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare6
Map of Dickinson
184 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 3°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 6°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 17°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 28°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 55°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 53°F | 1.9 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 42°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 29°F | 1.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 17°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 7°F | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dickinson Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stark County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-02-26: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-11-21: Severe Winter Storm And Record And/Or Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dickinson Regional Airport (DIK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- South Heart 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Belfield 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Richardton 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- New England 25 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Killdeer 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Dunn Center 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Hebron 36 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Halliday 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Mott 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Glen Ullin 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DickinsonND Downtown 2008, Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis), CC BY-SA 2.0
- DickinsonND DickinsonStateU 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DickinsonND DickinsonStateU 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DickinsonND DickinsonStateU 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DickinsonND CarnegieLibrary, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stark County Courthouse, Dickinson, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- DickinsonND StarkCountyCourthouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Dickinson, North Dakota - Large Letter Postcard (5116723931), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- DickinsonND ElksClub, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DickinsonND PostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS015-E-24668 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-280866 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-103560 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-282000 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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