BuchananND
A town of 130, settled in 1887. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Buchanan stand out
The thing Buchanan does most differently from other towns.
130 people, and everyone knows the way
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Buchanan’s public schools outperform 66% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Buchanan’s kids attend outperform 66% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School | PK–6 | 102 | A |
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Buchanan 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 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Buchanan is
Buchanan beats the North Dakota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Buchanan | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.5% | 6.1% |
Homes in Buchanan sell for about $90K
The median sale price was $90,000 in May 2026.
About Buchanan
City in North Dakota, United States
Buchanan is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census. Buchanan was founded in 1887. Buchanan was once home to Henry Leuhr's Giant Bull, inspired by the World's Largest Buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota, which stood 30 feet (9.1 m) tall and was 50 feet (15 m) long until it deteriorated and was removed from its site in January 2007.
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- Established
- 1887
- Population
- 87
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,555 ft
- ZIP code
- 58420
- Area code
- 701