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City in North Dakota, United States

1905Established

319Population

1.4 sq miArea

2,188 ftElevation

Alexander is a city in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 319 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 325 in 2025.

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ZIP code58831

Area code701

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Health in Alexander

Compared with North Dakota

3better than ND·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 1▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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5%Fewer adults with heart diseaseND 6.1% · better 2.6%Fewer adults who have had a strokeND 3.1% · better 16.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · worse

Care nearby

Mckenzie County Healthcare SystemsWatford City · 17.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Ag Worker Health & ServicesFairview · 19.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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School Grade D

The public schools Alexander’s kids attend trail 87% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictALEXANDER 2Schools2

Alexander Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–6 · 195 students Alexander High School C-High · Grades 7–12 · 114 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.

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