Fessenden, North Dakota
Fessenden: city in North Dakota
About
Fessenden is a city located in the county of Wells in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 479 and a population density of 408 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 420 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Fessenden
| Population | 420 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| County | Wells County |
| Postal code | 58438 |
| Phone Area Codes | 701 |
| Area | 1.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.6492,-99.6293 |
| Altitude | 1,611 feet / 491 meters |
| Capital city | Fessenden is capital of Wells County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:04:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 358 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fessenden is located at 47°38'57"N 99°37'45"W (47.6491700, -99.6292900).
Fessenden map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fessenden decreased by 14.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 479 | - | census |
| 2011 | 477 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 481 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 470 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 470 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 464 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 458 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 452 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 443 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 433 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 420 | -3.1% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Fessenden
1City Hall
Fessenden, ND 58438 View details
Phone: +17015473111
2Fessenden Police Department
1010 1st St NE, Fessenden, ND 58438 View details
Phone: +17015473836 | Website available
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fessenden, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVL | Devils Lake | Railroad Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| RUG | Rugby station | 201 West Dewey Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fessenden.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fessenden Post Office | Fessenden (ND) | 58438 |
| Bowdon Post Office | Bowdon (ND) | 58418 |
| Harvey Post Office | Harvey (ND) | 58341 |
| Sykeston Post Office | Sykeston (ND) | 58486 |
| Hurdsfield Post Office | Hurdsfield (ND) | 58451 |
Other cities in Wells County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wells County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 1,587 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Bowdon | 115 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Hurdsfield | 73 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Cathay | 48 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Heimdal | 48 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Dover | 42 | Township in Griggs County, North Dakota |
| Bremen | 40 | Unincorporated community in Wells County, North Dakota, United States |
| Sykeston | 38 | Township in Wells County, North Dakota |
| Chaseley | 33 | Township in Wells County, North Dakota |
| Manfred | 33 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Hamberg | 20 | Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America |