CenterND
A town of 562, settled in 1903. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Center stand out
The thing Center does most differently from other towns.
562 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Center’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Center-Stanton vs Grant County - Girls Middle School Basketball 10/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Center-Stanton vs Wilton - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Center-Stanton vs South Heart - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/05/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Center. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
Center’s public schools outperform 20% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Center’s kids attend trail 80% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Stanton Elementary School | PK–6 | 146 | C− |
| Center-Stanton High School | 7–12 | 119 | C |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Center has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in eight working residents works right in Center
Most working residents leave Center for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Bismarck (24%), Mandan (7%) and Washburn (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Center is
Center beats the North Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Center | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.9% | 82.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.2% |
Homes in Center sell for about $230K
The median sale price was $230,000 in May 2026.
About Center
City in North Dakota, United States
Center is a city in Oliver County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of, and the only incorporated place in Oliver County. The population was 588 at the 2020 census. Center along with Oliver County is included in the Bismarck metropolitan area.
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- Established
- 1903
- Population
- 588
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,975 ft
- ZIP code
- 58530
- Area code
- 701