Town guide
Bale
A township of 93 people in Ransom County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Bale
Parks & trails →Conserved land62%14,260 of 22,893 acres
Trails19 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Bale
Health in Bale
Compared with North Dakota
2better than ND·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Lisbon Area Health ServicesLisbon · 7.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Lamoure, North DakotaLamoure · 27.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58054, 58069 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bale →
Natural hazards in Bale
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bale →
Libraries near Bale
See all →Nearest: Lisbon Public LibraryLisbon · 8.2 miles · 29 hrs a week
Where Bale is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Ransom CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Bale
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