Sykeston Public RecordsNorth Dakota

Sykeston, located in Wells County, North Dakota, had a 2020 population of 101. The city’s median age is 52.6 years, with about 25% aged 65 or older. The gender distribution is approximately 52% male and 48% female. Sykeston's racial composition is predominantly White (over 95%), with small percentages of people identifying as Native American (about 2%) and Hispanic or Latino (around 2%).

Sykeston, in Wells County, ND, features a small housing market with median home values around $65,000 and average rents near $600/month. Homeownership rates are high—over 75%—with most properties being single-family homes. Housing types mostly comprise older farmhouses and modest detached dwellings; there are few multifamily units. Neighborhoods are quiet and rural, with spacious lots. Property taxes average about 1.1% of the home value annually. Property values have remained relatively stable in recent years, reflecting the area's steady, modest demand. Rental options are limited due to low population and high homeownership rates.

Sykeston, located in Wells County, ND, is served by the Fessenden-Bowdon Public School District, as Sykeston School closed in 2008. There are no schools currently operating within the city itself. Nearby schools offer K-12 education, with an average graduation rate of 92% and student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Around 12% of adults in Sykeston hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety reports indicate a low incident rate. Adult education opportunities are limited locally, but online and regional programs are accessible. Educational programs focus on core subjects, STEM, and vocational training.

Sykeston, located in Wells County, North Dakota, has limited transportation infrastructure, with residents primarily relying on personal vehicles; over 90% of households own at least one vehicle. Public transit options are minimal or nonexistent, and carpooling rates are low. The average one-way commute time is around 17 minutes, notably shorter than the national average. Sykeston lies along North Dakota Highway 200, its principal transportation route. Most employment is in agriculture and local services within Sykeston or nearby New Rockford and Fessenden, reducing the need for long commutes to distant employment hubs.

Sykeston, in Wells County, ND, is a small city with limited healthcare infrastructure; there are no hospitals or major clinics within the city itself—residents typically travel to nearby Carrington Health Center (about 20 miles away) or CHI St. Alexius in Harvey. The population of Sykeston is under 120, with a median age over 50, reflecting rural North Dakota’s aging demographic. Common local health concerns include chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Approximately 90% of Wells County residents have health insurance, primarily through Medicare, Medicaid, or employer-based plans; access to primary care is modest, with few local healthcare providers.