AlltownData.com

Life in Bottineau, North Dakota

Bottineau Reviews North Dakota Message Board
City/State
Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Bottineau, North Dakota? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Bottineau?
Shelby Rose reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
If you know North Dakota, you know that the further north you go- the more extreme weather you get. ND is know for their freezing winters (sept-april) where we can get as low as -60 F, or as high as 115 F during those hot summer months.
ND is a flat state' therefore high strong wind is an almost- constant.
We have 1-5 tornado warnings complete with bistable funnel clouds, however, they rarely touch down.
Back in 1969 and 2011 there were devastating flood waters that came from MN and Canada doing millions of dollars in damage as it ripped through our cities. We have since (almost-)
The crime ate has gone through the roof in the last couple years due to the expansion of the Bakken and all that oil is brining in out-of-staters trying to make some good money.
Every kind has gone up- shootings, homicides, rape, abductions, theft, assault, drug and alcohol related incidents and reports of domestic violence and child abuse...
However- along with a spike in the population, a spike in crime is sure to follow. Stores and businesses already have team members assigned to walk women to their cars after dark. Police actively urges EVERYONE to not go outside after dark alone. Do not leave ANY doors unlocked- house, cars (especially when pumping gas!), businesses- anything you own, SECURE!
We've had quite a few issues with fights, parties getting out of hand, property theft, drugs and alcohol issues, and quite a few assault and break in charge in the past few years. You have those kind of people everywhere...
Bottineau is such a small place, you really only have about 15 different streets to choose from. Down Main Street you'll find your shops, boutiques, grocers, diners, a hairstylist, bars, and a theatre.
Parts of town to stay away from? You've got approx a mile of town both ways, if you stay away from the college area at night, you should be just fine.
You want to have some fun? Go to lake Metigoshe. Approx 20min north, this place is wonderful! Restaurants and bars that overlook the Lake. Beautiful cabins line the border. Of course there is a free swim area and a place to rent bots, canoes, tubes, whatever have you. Obviously during the summer. Winter it's less crowded and perfect if you rent the cabin during the off-months. Wink wink- idea for students, it's not a bad price and so worth being able to get away from the dorms. EPIC 4th of July festivities by the way.
Most of the citizens from Bottineau are conservative senior citizens. Of course you have your families and such, but the largest part of the population are the students that attend college here. To the east and west- Indian reservations and a few other small towns. VERY close to the Canadian Border.
It doesn't really matter if you fit in here or not because nobody fits in! Senior Citizen Republicans vs. Liberal African American/White college students vs. Red Blooded Farming Man with the stereotypical small quiet wife in a dress and 4 kids vs. the Reservation Kids in their cars literally falling apart on the road vs. well educated college professors and church members vs. the rowdy (usually) drunk hockey boys.... Do you catch my drift? It doesn't matter. Most of the people will be nice if you are
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsSingle life
Small.
There's about 3 blocks of stores, houses, diners, and little odd shops.
Only open weekdays 9-5 and weekends 10-4(ish); just about every one of them.
A grand total of 4? 5? Subway, a couple diners, a Dairy Queen (only during summer), a Chinese place and a dennys Pizza Inn. NOTE; ALL BUSINESS AND GAS STATIONS CLOSE AT NIGHT with the exception of Walmart.
If you're looking for a good meal- go to Pizza Inn. I also worked there while I went to school and can tell you first hand their food is tasty, priced modestly, and it's a nice atmosphere. Have a beer and watch the game while your kids eat pizza and ice cream and try the arcade games.
The public schools system is what it is. If you're going to live in Bottineau you probably have already figured out how homeschooling works. I applaud you. Smart choice. Otherwise, it's really not so bad. Small school, less students per teacher is nice. They have and excel in ALL the extra curricular activities, hockey taking priority. And I mean all activities; FFA, 4H, Key Club, Character Counts, Student Council, Honor Society, PTA, Girl/Boy Scouts (often partnering with nearby towns' schools.
(Refer above for college review)
None.
Unless you want to have a 'no strings attached' relationship- college students age 18-23
Otherwise, yeah not a snowballs chance in hell. Good luck!
Noisetown comparison vs.Best hospitalTourist attractions
10 PM city-wide curfew bell for underage kids to head home.
There's a lot of farm machinery and grain bins around, but other than that working noise, nothing else.
Well, considering Bottineau is smack dab between two Indian reservations, and Canada is directly North. You can have your pick! Haha, just kidding! Honestly- if you're not Native American, stay out of the Rez... The only thing you'll find there is trouble. I'd recommend taking a day trip to Bottineau if you must, then head south to either Minot (pop 50k, 1.7hrs away) Bismarck (pop 100k, 3hrs away) Grand Forks (pop 120k, 3 hrs away) or Fargo (pop 150k, 4hrs away).
Choosing one of the larger cities will ensure you activities like theaters, shopping centers, bowling and darts, arcade, fast food, sit down/fine dining, bars, dance clubs, and just people in general. Be careful to watch that gas gauge while driving through and pay attention to road signs. They'll warn you when there's a 75mi+ bare stretches of highway. Aka- no towns no gas. And there's quite a few of said strips depending where you are. Keep in mind also- we don't have the best signal going through the valleys. Make sure someone knows where you are if you're alone!
St. Andrew's Health Center
They're good, they know how to take care of all kinds of farm, hockey, and wilderness/outdoors injuries. If they don't have the equipment or doctor you need, they'll transport you via ambulance with up to 2 loved ones to Trinity Hospital in Minot or St Alexius in Bismarck.
Lake Metigoshe is the best place to go. Absolutely beautiful in the winter and summer. Other than that- and as I said before- GO TO MINOT, BISMARCK, GRAND FORKS, FARGO and have some fun.
General comments   
It feels like the cute little town in fictional stories where everyone knows everyone and just about everyone is a friend. Apple pie cooling in the window, kids playing in the sandbox, grandpa in his rocker reading the paper. It's got that kind of feel to it. Bottineau is especially beautiful in the winter. Almost every home is covered in lights and decorations. Carolers. School shows. High school drama. College plays. Bottineau is just a cute little place to be, just a reminder to keep the college kids in the back of your mind and stay safe!
Same with all Ag Ed clubs) plus all sports clubs with the exception of rugby.
Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is located in the north end of town, very easy to find. Speaking as a DCB Alumni- this is a fantastic place to start. Great programs, great professors, phenomenal students and athletes.
   
Bottineau, North Dakota population: 2211

How many black people live in Bottineau? How many white people?
Number of White People2042Percentage of White people92.4%
Number of Black People23Percentage of Black people1%
Number of Hispanic People29Percentage of Hispanic people1.3%
Number of Asian People15Percentage of Asian people0.7%
Number of American Indian People128Percentage of American Indian people5.8%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Bottineau, North Dakota

Percent college grads: 24.1%
Percent grad school grads: 5.6%
Unemployment rate: 2.4
Median house value: 66300
Median income: 37730


How many singles in Bottineau?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
177802.21men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
22500.44men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
13190.68men for each woman


Weather History for Bottineau, North Dakota


Bottineau, North Dakota Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February010190000000
March001016500000
April00009192000
May00000030100
June00000003000
July000000016150
August000000015160
September000000181200
October00009193000
November00915600000
December019120000000
Average year060503129385374310
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for Bottineau, North Dakota?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January10.5528.7
February10.4215.5
March1036
April3113
May5200
June7300
July5200
August4200
September4100
October3112
November2026
December1037
Average year43171643
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February02800000000
March012161200000
April00005214000
May00000671800
June000000015150
July00000000310
August00000000310
September00000042150
October00002218000
November06173400000
December02830000000
Average year010536413482354820


How many hot humid days a year does Bottineau, North Dakota have?
How many cloudy days a year does Bottineau, North Dakota have?
How many sunny days a year does Bottineau, North Dakota have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Bottineau, North Dakota have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January003100121313
February012700101312
March031000111413
April030000121410
May031000112510
June03000013357
July08230017354
August018130018255
September03000015147
October031000141410
November042600121313
December003100121313
Average year0214151001622354124


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


Jenny the census dog says
Pomeranians count too!

Feedback

Main Menu



Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.