127 years in pictures
19 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1899Balfour is settled
- 2008Balfour Community Hall and Post Office Balfour, North Dakot…
A town of 3, settled in 1899. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The thing Balfour does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Balfour. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.
Balfour has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Balfour beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Balfour | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.6% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 6.1% |
19 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in North Dakota, United States
Balfour is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 20 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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