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Burt

A township of 134 people in Ward County, North Dakota
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Conserved land3.8%879 of 22,948 acres
Trails26 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Burt

Township in North Dakota, United States

Burt Township is a township in central Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 134 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Burt for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Minot (39%), Williston (9%) and Bismarck (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Minot
39%
Williston
9%
Bismarck
6%
Dickinson
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Burt →

Health in Burt

Compared with North Dakota

1worse than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Trinity HospitalsMinot · 9.3 mi · ER
Minot ClinicMinot · 8.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58701, 58722, 58733 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Burt →

Natural hazards in Burt

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Burt →

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Burt has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 5°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
79° / 54°Summer
53° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Minot Public LibraryMinot · 8.9 miles · 58 hrs a week
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