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Buford

A township of 116 people in Williams County, North Dakota
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Conserved land8.3%1,881 of 22,531 acres
Trails72 mi2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Buford

Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States

Buford is an unincorporated community in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It is the nearest community to the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site.

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Health in Buford

Compared with North Dakota

8better than ND·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi St. Alexius Health WillistonWilliston · 16.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Ag Worker Health & ServicesFairview · 12.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58801 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Buford →

Natural hazards in Buford

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Buford

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Buford has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 6°Winter
56° / 30°Spring
83° / 53°Summer
57° / 31°Fall
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Nearest: Williston Community LibraryWilliston · 16.6 miles · 57 hrs a week
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