Killdeer, North Dakota

About Killdeer

Killdeer, ND is a tiny community located in western North Dakota, home to 912 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Killdeer is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 493 residents per square mile.

📰 Killdeer News Today

• Robert "Bob" Dennis Gudmunsen, 84, Killdeer, ND roundupweb.com · Aug 11
• Rodney Wolf Obituary Jul 18, 2026 Stevenson Funeral Homes · Jul 18
• These 10 Towns In North Dakota Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026 WorldAtlas · Jul 28
• Rising from the ashes: Killdeer family slowly recovering after house fire - KFYR-TV KFYR-TV · Jul 14
• Killdeer Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Killdeer Unique

• The only place in America named Killdeer — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Killdeer

• Battle of Killdeer Mountain Historical Monument Park reviews ★
• Lions Park reviews ★
• North Prairie Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Killdeer

• KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• KILLDEER HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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