BertholdND
A town of 415, settled in 1900. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Berthold stand out
The thing Berthold does most differently from other towns.
415 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Berthold’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Berthold. Another town gets a different order.
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
Berthold’s public schools outperform 74% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Berthold’s kids attend outperform 74% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthold Elementary School | PK–6 | 96 | B+ |
| Lewis and Clark Virtual Elementary School | K–6 | — | Not graded |
| Berthold High School | 7–12 | 98 | B+ |
| Lewis and Clark Virtual High School | 7–12 | 2 | Not graded |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Berthold has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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Most working residents commute out of Berthold
Most working residents leave Berthold for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Minot (49%), Harrison (5%) and Nedrose (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Berthold
No violent or property crimes were reported in Berthold in 2023. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Berthold is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Berthold is
Berthold beats the North Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Berthold | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 69% | 64.5% |
| More adults sleeping under 7 hours | 37.7% | 32.7% |
About Berthold
City in North Dakota, United States
Berthold is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 490 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1900
- Population
- 490
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,090 ft
- ZIP code
- 58718
- Area code
- 701