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A township of 225 people in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Americus

Township in North Dakota, US
225Population

Americus Township is a township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of 162 people with a population density of five people per square mile.

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Health in Americus

Compared with North Dakota

9better than ND·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close
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What stands out

7.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityND 10.7% · better 4.6%Fewer adults without reliable transportationND 6.5% · better 9.2%More adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

Altru HospitalGrand Forks · 13 mi · ER
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 13.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58275, 58278 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Americus →

Natural hazards in Americus

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
0Does Americus flood?no paid flood claims on recordNoneDisasters that paid out hereof 32 declared for Grand Forks CountyMapAmericus vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Nearest: Grand Forks Public LibraryGrand Forks · 12.1 miles · 68 hrs a week
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BentruMichiganWalleReynoldsStavanger Americus Bentru Michigan Walle Reynolds Stavanger
EBentru WMichigan NWalle SWReynolds SStavanger
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