Welcome to Starkweather ...
The city of Starkweather is located in Ramsey County<1>.
Starkweather was established in 1902.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Starkweather has a population of 114 people<2> (see below for details).
The community of Starkweather is 1,490 feet [454 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Starkweather lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Starkweather: (701)
The ZIP code for Starkweather: 58377<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Starkweather had an population of 114 people. This is a decrease of 2.56% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 27.39% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Starkweather had a population of 117 people. This makes Starkweather the county's 4th most populous community.
The population of Starkweather represents 0.02% of the total population of North Dakota (which has 672,591 people), making it the state's 258th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 117 people, the population of Starkweather decreased 25.48% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 157 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Starkweather.
Communities near Starkweather ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Starkweather.
- Cando
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cando have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cando
- Cando is located in Towner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,008 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cando <6>
- Munich
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north) - Edmore
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmore have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmore
- Edmore is located in Ramsey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edmore <6>
- Hampden
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampden
- Hampden is located in Ramsey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampden <6>
- Alsen
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alsen
- Alsen is located in Cavalier County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 32 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alsen <6>
- Egeland
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egeland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egeland
- Egeland is located in Towner County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Egeland <6>
- Calio
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north) - Churchs Ferry
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchs Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchs Ferry
- Churchs Ferry is located in Ramsey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Churchs Ferry <6>
- Maza
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west) - Saint Joe
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Starkweather. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Starkweather.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Starkweather. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Starkweather.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Starkweather. See our Newspapers Page for Starkweather.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Starkweather ...
Looking for more information about Starkweather? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Starkweather, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Starkweather.
Adding Starkweather to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Starkweather in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Starkweather was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Starkweather post office opened in 1886.
We also found Starkweather in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Starkweather.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Starkweather. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of North Dakota: www.nd.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of North Dakota's counties, including Ramsey, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Starkweather. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Starkweather - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Starkweather). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Starkweather or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |