Kenmare, North Dakota
Kenmare is a city of 1,002 people in Ward County, North Dakota, founded in 1897.
Why visit Kenmare
Townapedia lists 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Kenmare Theatre.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 0°F.
Weather in Kenmare
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kenmare
Kenmare is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census. Kenmare is part of the Minot metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Kenmare, North Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
History
Kenmare was platted in 1897. The city most likely was named after Kenmare, in Ireland.
From the History section of Kenmare, North Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare1
Map of Kenmare
7 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°F | 0°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 23°F | 4°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 15°F | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 28°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 41°F | 2.5 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 56°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 53°F | 2.2 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 43°F | 1.9 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 30°F | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 35°F | 17°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 23°F | 6°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kenmare 1 Wsw (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
Ward County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-07-13: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-05-20: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minot Air Force Base (MIB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Bowbells 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Mohall 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Powers Lake 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Stanley 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Berthold 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Minot AFB 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Glenburn 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Burlington 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Tioga 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Minot 47 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Kenmare, Masterhatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
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