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McClusky

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McClusky

Total population

327

Median home value

$76,400

19%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$42,750

McClusky$43k
National$74k

Founded

1905

Elevation586 m
Land area1 km²
Weather41°F · Mostly Clear
Coordinates47.48°, -100.44°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1905
Elevation
586 m
Area
1 km²
Official website
mccluskynd.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

McClusky is a city in Sheridan County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Sheridan County. The population was 322 at the 2020 census. McClusky was founded in 1905. It is the closest town to the geographical center of North Dakota, which lies approximately five miles to the southwest.

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History & geography

History

McClusky was laid out in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for William Henderson McClusky, an early settler. The Sheridan County Courthouse was built in 1938.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. McClusky is considered the "heart" of North Dakota as it is the geographical center of North Dakota.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
48.1
Median home value
$76,400
Housing units
231
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unemployment
3.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
98.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
47.4840
Longitude
-100.4425
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high
52°F
Avg low
33.8°F
Annual precipitation
20.2 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Overnight
41°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
51°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
75°F
Mostly Sunny

Forecast for McClusky, ND from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.5%
Diabetes
8.9%
Adult obesity
37.6%
Binge drinking
22.3%
Adult smoking
15.8%
No leisure activity
23.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • MCCLUSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · McClusky · 74 students · 8.2:1 ratio
  • MCCLUSKY HIGH SCHOOL
    High · McClusky · 48 students · 6:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.94
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,440

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
199
Avg daily Wikipedia views
7
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about McClusky

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library