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Kensal, North Dakota

city · Stutsman County

At a glance

233
Population
$118,800
Median home value (all homes)
61% below U.S. median
$229,196
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$75,000
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
25.2 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing43% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost9% below
For business: North Dakota is CBII band 1/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college48 mi
Nearest technical college89 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates26.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp
The Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) is the lead economic development organization serving the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota. Its mission is to strengthen the local economy by creating quality primary sector jobs, supporting business growth, and positioning the community for long-term success.
state North Dakota Dept. of Eco. Dev. & Finance
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation. We provide the people of North Dakota with effective, efficient and customer-oriented administration of federal and state programs for: Community Development Energy Efficiency Housing Self Sufficiency.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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