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Ashtabula

A township of 142 people in Barnes County, North Dakota
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Conserved land7.3%1,675 of 22,990 acres
Trails17 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
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About Ashtabula

Civil township in North Dakota, U.S.
142Population

Ashtabula Township is a civil township in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 93. The Sheyenne River runs through Ashtabula Township. The Baldhill Dam on the river creates Lake Ashtabula.

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Most working residents leave Ashtabula for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Valley City (40%), Gwinner (6%) and Bismarck (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Valley City
40%
Gwinner
6%
Bismarck
4%
Fargo
4%
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Health in Ashtabula

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2better than ND·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 12.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 13 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58072, 58479, 58056 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ashtabula →

Natural hazards in Ashtabula

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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Ashtabula has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 2°Winter
52° / 29°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Barnes County Historical Society MuseumValley City · 13 miles · 46 hrs a week
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