Ellendale, North Dakota
Ellendale is a city of 1,033 people in Dickey County, North Dakota, founded in 1882.
Why visit Ellendale
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ellendale Opera House and Dickey County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 2°F.
Weather in Ellendale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ellendale
Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Dickey County. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. Ellendale was founded in 1882.
From the Wikipedia article Ellendale, North Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
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Ellendale Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Commercial building and former theater in Ellendale, North Dakota, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Dickey County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Ellendale, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Ellendale was established as county seat of the newly formed Dickey County in 1882. That same year saw the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad into the area.
From the History section of Ellendale, North Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Ellendale
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 2°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 5°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 19°F | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 32°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 2.3 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 35°F | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 21°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 8°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ellendale (0 mi away), rain and snow from Ellendale 7.3 Nw, 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
Dickey County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-15: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2023-07-05: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-02-05: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
- 2022-07-13: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 miles away.
- Oakes 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Edgeley 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- LaMoure 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Leola 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Kulm 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Prairiewood Village 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Aberdeen 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Mina 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Britton 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Groton 43 mi southeast, 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
- Downtown Ellendale, North Dakota 6-11-2009, Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Opera Block (Ellendale, ND), Unknown photographer, Public domain
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