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Balta

A township of 19 people in Pierce County, North Dakota
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Conserved land50%11,343 of 22,654 acres
Trails36 mi1 mi per sq mi
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About Balta

City in North Dakota, United States
1912Established
66Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,552 ftElevation

Balta is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 66 at the 2020 census. Balta was founded in 1912, and is known for its duck hunting. Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site, in or near Balta, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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ZIP code58313
Area code701
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Health in Balta

Compared with North Dakota

2better than ND·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Heart of America Medical CenterRugby · 15.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 37.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58368 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Balta →

Natural hazards in Balta

11
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Balta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 1°Winter
51° / 27°Spring
78° / 53°Summer
53° / 30°Fall
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Nearest: Heart of America LibraryRugby · 16.4 miles · 46 hrs a week
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